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What medical term describes the production of breast milk in women who are not breastfeeding?
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∙ 10y ago
Galactorrhea is the medical term meaning abnormal production of breast milk in a woman who is not breastfeeding. There are a number of possible causes of galactorrhea, including medication side effects, frequent sucking as during sexual contact, and hormonal imbalances.
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What increase the production of breast milk in a woman?
Early breastfeeding and frequent breastfeeding increases the milk supply in a woman.
Why the girls have breast?
For breastfeeding babies.
You have been breastfeeding using only one breast so because of this one breast is bigger than another. After breastfeeding their sizes will be equal?
Generally, no. The breast that did the most breastfeeding will end up a little bit larger after you stop.
Does breast milk reduce after breast feeding?
As your baby nurses, your breasts will refill. You will need to wean your baby from breastfeeding. This means tapering off, not stopping cold turkey. As the "demand" for breast milk decreases, so will the production of milk decrease.
What are breast pumps?
Breast pumps are for when you are breastfeeding. You attach them on to the breast and pull the lever and it sucks it into the bottle.
What is cause by breast cancer?
Some causes of breast cancer are obesity, nullipara, not breastfeeding and familial history of breast CA.
What are the sign s a person is breastfeeding?
Baby is attached to breast.
What breastfeeding products are offered by Ameda?
Ameda is a company that is known for breastfeeding products. The company makes personal and hospital grade breast pumps, accessories as well as books and breast creams.
What can develop from cracks caused to the breast from breastfeeding?
This creates a tiny opening in the breast, through which bacteria can enter.
Does sucking of breast reduce breast cancer?
No... Infact it has been said that frequent stimulation of the breast can help prevent cancer.
If breast size becomes small after breastfeed?
Its because you've lost weight while breastfeeding, and has nothing to do with the act of breastfeeding itself.
Is it okay to take norethisterone tablets while breastfeeding?
It is advised to seek medical advice before taking medication during breast feeding. Some medication is passed on to the baby during breast feeding and can cause problems. See your doctor.
