i know colostrum is very important for my baby, is there still going to be some when shes born?
2006-10-31 03:34:42 · 19 answers · asked by SamanthaF 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Absolutely normal honey! Actually, with my first pregnancy I started leaking colostrum at 22 weeks. This time around I noticed it at about 14 weeks (and it is still leaking quite a bit). I breasfed my son, and plan on breastfeeing this baby too. It's just a sign that everything is working as it should. You may notice you leak a little more when you talk about your baby, or after a hot shower. Just keep an eye on the color and consistency of your colostrum. It should never have a funny odor or be discolored in any way (it's usually a clear to creamy whitish substance). Should you ever notice warm red areas on your breasts, it could be a sign of a clogged milk duct. You can use heat and massage to try and break this up, and call your doctor right away if you develop a fever. Good luck to you in your pregnancy! The next few weeks are really going to fly by!
2006-10-31 04:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by geminiparody4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. And yes, there will be plenty when she is born. Your body continues to produce colostrum until a couple of days after birth...then your milk will come in. With my first pregnancy, I began to leak at about 26 weeks and trust me...there was plenty left! I am 30weeks in my third pregancy and have had colostrum for over a month. Don't worry...your baby will have plenty to eat!!
Good Luck!
2006-10-31 11:49:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its perfectly normal, the production of colostrum will increase a lot as you get further along in your pregnancy. with my daughter i was producing colostrum at around 24 weeks, im not quite 10 weeks pregnant now and im already producing some. Your normal, and there will be pleanty for baby when they are born, good luck and congrats!!!!!!!
2006-10-31 12:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal and yes there will be some when she's born. The hormones released during childbirth are what start the change from colostrum to milk.
2006-10-31 11:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is normal. the colostrum is not what your baby drinks anyways. they drink the actual milk. it is white, just like you see in stores. the colostrum is the liquid that comes before the milk. your breasts are just preparing for the arrival of your baby. it will probably gradually increase over time. mine was only coming out of my right breast at first for a few weeks and then it started coming out of both.
2006-10-31 12:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal as my wife at 28 weeks used to leak colostrum and use to have to wear breast pads during the day. And watch out during sexual intercourse it makes em squirt for fun. Good luck with you and the new child.
2006-10-31 13:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by JON H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i think it's normal... I started leaking like 2 weeks ago and my dr said it happens at different stages for everyone and that not all women leak before they give birth. Yes you daughter will have colostrum once she's born...we are just leaking some, not all the supply....
2006-10-31 11:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Baby Ruth habla español 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is more than enough colostrom available. You will continue making it until the baby is born and until the perfect food for baby arrives; your milk. Custom made for your baby.
Do yourself a huge favor and take a Bradley childbirth class. You can find a teacher near you at bradleybirth.com. It will be the best thing you could ever do for both yourself and your child!
Breast is Best!
2006-10-31 11:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing happen. For me it started at about 2 months pregnant and just got worse as my pregnancy went on. Keep nursing pads in your bra! That saved me alot of embarrasment and clean shirts. I had plenty for my new daughter. My milk came in just fine. According to my OB/GYN it is just the raging hormones and not to worry, they are doing their job well.
Best of luck!
2006-10-31 11:56:55 · answer #9 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I have never heard of that! Ask your doc, are you sure it;s colostrum? If it is, ask a lactation nurse about using a pump and storing it? I know that is filled with nutrients!
2006-10-31 11:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by Jm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋