Im 32 wks pregnant and it is now about 9:30Pm....I have been lactating since 6:30pm and i was jw if this is normal. I know it is normal to lactate sometimes, but i didnt know if it was normal to lactate this heavily. The babys heartbeat is usually around 140 and was 129 at my lat appt but the dr thought it mightve jsut been timeto eat again....if its my hormones is it ok for them to be this high?
2006-07-07 14:16:52 · 9 answers · asked by shaunies_babygirl 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
completely normal to lactate heavily during pregnancy. sometimes, women will lactate in spurts like you are but others may just have a small continuous leak. either way, its just your hormones and body getting ready for the time when youll need to produce milk on a bigger level. Stacy, RN
2006-07-07 14:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by stascia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to have milk production during pregnancy. Some women have it more then others. If you are really leaking, you may need to use a breast pad just so you aren't leaking all over.
Sometimes cool cabbage leaves will help with leaking. Take the outside leaves, big ones, cut a hole in the center and then place them over your breasts. Sounds weird and kinda gross, I know, but it works. It slows down the release of milk. It also helps with engorgment after you have had the baby, so keep it in mind for later. ;)
Stay away from warm baths and showers. It will just make it worse. Either that, or it will help relieve the pressure if you are feeling really full.
Right now, you are producing what's called colustrum. It's basically pre-milk, what the baby will eat when they are first born. It has tons of nutrients, fat and antibodies that help the baby for the first few days of life until your milk really comes in.
As far as the heartrate is concerned, it could have been that the baby was sleeping, or just having some down time. That can slow the heartrate. It also could have been that you needed to eat, either way, the heartrate isn't that concerning.
Pregnancy causes weird stuff to happen to every woman. It's normal to have weird things happen. If you think there is something that isn't normal, or that feels just not right, don't hesitate to call your doctor. That's what they are there for.
Good Luck!!!!!
2006-07-07 22:14:43 · answer #2 · answered by odd duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of this happening-- but I would place a call to the doc just to be sure.
It seems a little early for you to be lactating this much. Between that and the baby's heartbeat, its a good thing to check on.
Things are probably OK, but you will feel better getting a straight answer from the doc.
Best of luck and congrats!
2006-07-07 21:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI I have two girls and I am preg again. I want you to know that I did that with my first child now the age of 6 and I ended up having her a couple weeks later. It is your body getting ready to have that baby. If you ask your dr it isnt really milk. You produce a milk like substance that is alot more healther for the baby before the baby gets milk! Get ready you will be fine and good luck !!!!!!Boy or Girl? And have you wanted to clean a lot more than normal?
you can email me and let me know how are and GOOD LuCK ON THAT BABY!!!!!!!!
2006-07-07 22:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by lilbufladybug187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno about heart rates and blood pressures but I know at your stage of development it is normal to begin lactating, as to how much, it vary's from woman to woman. Ive read about people lactating a lot in the weeks before birth, I wouldn't worry about it. Congratulations by the way, my daughter is turning one this month.
2006-07-07 21:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by Candy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're asking strangers on the internet about a medical condition? If you are worried, go to the hospital NOW! If it is not a problem, it won't matter a year from now....if it is a problem, you just might save your baby and yourself. GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND GO GET CHECKED OUT NOW!!!
2006-07-07 21:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by damndirtyape212 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is this your first baby? When i was about 36 wks that happend to me during my pregnancy. Your body is preparing for labor soon. maby your due date was a little off or your gonna be a mama soon. Good luck!
2006-07-07 21:21:02 · answer #7 · answered by jkmama 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU A NEW MOMMY?I DID THAT WITH MY FIRST AND SECOND CHILD.IT'S VERY NORMAL.SOME WOMEN "milk out" AS MY MOM SAYS AND SOME WOMEN DON'T. WITH THE OTHER 5 OF MY KIDS I ONLY HAD A LITTLE MILK.AND ONE OF MY FRIENDS LEAKED SO MUCH SHE NEEDED TO TAKE A PILL FROM HER DR TO DRY UP THE MILK. I WANTED TO BREAST FEED ALL OF MY CHILDREN,BUT I COULDN'T PRODUCE ENOUGH MILK.SO I BOTTLE FED.DO YOU HAVE A BREAST PUMP?ARE YOU GOING TO BREAST FEED?IF YOU ARE AND HAVE A PUMP. PUMP SOME OF THE MILK OUT AND FREEZE IT OR THROW IT AWAY.THAT WAY IF YOUR GONNA BREAST FED YOU WILL HAVE WENT THROUGH THE REAL SORENESS,BEFORE THE BEAUTIFUL BABY ARRIVES.
2006-07-07 21:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by aexclusivelady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not totally sure on the answer. But from the signs, it sounds like you will be having this baby soon. I found this website maybe it will help you.
http://www.babycenter.com/expert/pregnancy/prenatalhealth/2289.html
2006-07-07 21:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋