Leaking Milk (or something) Pregnant?

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-22-2003
Leaking Milk (or something) Pregnant?
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Wed, 10-01-2003 - 7:54pm
I posted before -- but under a vague title...

So I haven't breastfed in about 1 year. But this past week I have been having a letdown and slight leaking (just like when I was nursing) Could I be pregnant - we did have sex on day 10. I have never heard of this symptom before. Anyone?? It's only day 21 -- and I am dying to find out!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-25-2003
Wed, 10-01-2003 - 8:26pm
I had this last month, and its been 3 years since I breastfed. I went to the doctor and they did a quantitive blood test as well as testing for the hormone (cant remember the name) that causes lactation. I was not pregnant, and it stopped when I got AF.

My doctor explained to me that let down and lactation can occur throughout your life after breastfeeding, and can be caused by stimulation (even as minor as your bra rubbing you wrong or your nighgown brushing your nipples when you sleep). It can also be caused by change in diet, stress, or other environmental things.

I hope in your case its a BFP, but try not to get your hopes too high unless your having other symptoms too.

Wish I had something more encouraging to add!