my breasts are leaking, when I feed my baby from one side, the other side does and sometimes when I'm not feeding, both leak

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ExpertDr Laxmi Chavan-SawantAyurvedic Gynaecologist 2 years ago

A. This is very common during breastfeeding. You can just empty your breast whenever it's leaking too much by pressing mildly. Don't let it remain as it is as it may cause breast engorgement.

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Anisha SinghMom of 2 children1 Year ago

A. Hii doctor my baby feeds only from one side of the breast and the other breast has stopped making milk became saggy.. What should i suppose to do?

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