The fact that there is still milk after 20 days of weaning may be due to the relatively high level of prolactin in the mother’s body after delivery, which has not returned to the normal range. Usually, about 3-6 months after weaning, the lactogen level in the mother’s body can return to normal level and the milk production will improve.
The fact that milk is still being produced 20 days after weaning is related to the mother’s own hormone levels. After delivery, the hormone level is still unstable and the lactation mechanism is not fully restored. If there is no obvious discomfort in the breasts after weaning, you can first observe and understand the condition of the breasts without special treatment for the time being. Generally 3-6 months after weaning, the milk will flow back and lactation will no longer occur.
Weaning is only an artificial inhibition of the lactation reflex, so that the breasts no longer produce milk. However, weaning takes some time and there may still be some milk left in the breasts during this period. If the breasts are squeezed during this period, a small amount of milk may still seep out. However, if there is still persistent milk leaking from the breasts after about six months of weaning, it is important to pay attention to it and go to the hospital for a checkup.
If the milk leakage continues after weaning, and the amount of lactation is large, or even if there is bleeding reaction from the nipple, you should go to the hospital in time for examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, and to carry out targeted treatment as soon as possible.