Lactating at 22 weeks pregnancy Posted: 04-13-08 02:43am
Is this normal?
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Second Trimester of Pregnancy Answer A3935 Posted: 04-15-08 18:32pm
Lactating at 22 weeks is not normal but
still possible. The body is preparing for
the future period of breastfeeding but
sometimes that happens earlier. You may
want to visit your gynecologist to check
your prolactin level.
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