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ask: Can i produce breast milk without being pregnant?

By Anonymous October 28, 2009 - 7:57pm
 
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Me and my partner think it would be great if i started to produce breast milk. I don't want to get pregnant yet, so is there any other way of doing this.. Please reply if you can help

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Alison Beaver Guide

The best information I can find for you is in regards to mothers who have adopted a baby, and are trying to nurse: La Leche League: Adoptive Breastfeeding.

It seems the best method I repeatedly see to induce lactation when not pregnant (from sites for adoptive parents) is to: use a breast pump. I am not sure how motivated you are...but a breast pump would need to be purchased/rented (about $300 or more) and you would need to pump every 2 hours for 15-20 minutes per breast. It is time consuming...not sure how great that is for you and your partner?!

There are medications, called galactogogues, that can help induce milk-production, as well as herbs (none have been proven effective, however). When I was trying to increase my milk supply (after giving birth), I was told the best way is to:
- consistently stimulate nipples (baby is best), or purchase a breast pump
- try an herb, such as fenugreek
- drink lots of liquids...keep hydrated!
- be very well-rested and keep stress at a minimum

I've got to ask...WHY do you and your partner think it would be great to start producing milk?!

October 29, 2009 - 1:31pm
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Anonymous (reply to Alison Beaver)

my husband loves breast milk

June 11, 2011 - 8:36am
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Anonymous

People with excessively large breasts also produce milk in early life, sometimes after puberty, depending on how big the breasts are. I mean, I'm only 15 and I could produce 2 liters of breast milk per week!

July 8, 2011 - 7:10am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Well its amazing to hear it. Can I suckle some of it. It will keep it flowing & in good order.

September 30, 2011 - 10:10am
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Anonymous

Why am i producing milk my youngest is 2 years old and i never breastfed any of my children. what is going on someone please help.

September 30, 2011 - 7:21pm
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Anonymous

i want to get milk in my breast without pregnant

October 27, 2011 - 12:10pm
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