2 YO Son Self Weaned a Wk Ago; Boob Area Really Itches. Related?

Updated on December 21, 2010
J.R. asks from Washington, DC
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Dear mommas, A week ago my 2 year old weaned himself. Since then the skin around my boob area has become itchy. even around my stomach area as well. When you stop breast feeding are these body changes normal? Or are they unrelated?
Thanks, Jilly

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S.B.

answers from Redding on

Your breasts might be itchy because they are changing not just hormonally, but perhaps also in size. Skin can itch as it gets stretched out and itch as it goes down again. Think of your tummy stretching with pregnancy and going back down after the baby is born. I think our breasts go through the same thing.
Try keeping a good moisturizing lotion on your skin and see a doctor if it continues. Especially if redness or rash develops.

Best wishes.

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P.M.

answers from Tampa on

I'm thinking it's unrelated... At 2 years old, you would no longer be engorged, fighting thrush, or have a significant hormonal change.

The weather has been fluctuating in FL quite often and I'd say that has more to do with it than your son weaning.

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P.O.

answers from Harrisburg on

I think it is somewhat normal. Mine has done that before. It's the constant sucking and so forth for so long. Soothe it with some lanolin. See a doctor if it continues.

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D.P.

answers from Raleigh on

I am having the same thing happen. I figured it was just dry skin.

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R.L.

answers from Tampa on

Usually means it is dry in that area. Try a nice moisturizer and it should go away. Definately take some good vitamins too.

G.T.

answers from Modesto on

I dont recall ever being itchy except when I was getting bigger. Maybe it has something to do with the winter weather... oh wait you are in Florida... so probably not.
Just lube your skin, whatever it is will probably stop as quickly as it started, could be hormonal but I dont know why...

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