I'm 35 weeks pregnant and I haven't had any sign of lactating? Is this normal?
2007-02-22 11:02:06 · 16 answers · asked by SuiteNezi 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
most women have no sign until the birth.. then a release of hormones happens and it starts the lactating
2007-02-22 11:04:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea...especially if you haven't had kids before. The hormones necessary for lactation(prolactin and oxytocin) are not present in high amounts while you're still pregnant. The hormones that cause lactation and maintain a pregnancy are different. In fact, oxytocin is sometimes given artificially to bring on labor in women. Once you give birth, these hormone levels will change and lactation will occur.
2007-02-22 11:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by meghan k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have 3 children and never lactated until after they were born. I am 35 weeks now with my 4th and still nothing this time either. ITs completely normal.
2007-02-22 11:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. prolactin (milk production stimulating hormone) sometimes is not released until after the baby is born. stimulation of the nipple and breast area by the child can stimulate milk production. often times the colostrum will not begin to flow until the baby tries to suckle and may take a few days after delivery to flow. Don't be surprised, if you begin to pump and see the colostrum, it is a rather concentrated yellow color. And it is invaluable for the immune system of the baby. It will become whiter as the colostrum dwindles and more milk is produced. Also, the breasts can become very swollen suddenly and also very sore. It is important to continue applying a good lotion and vitamin E oil if you are concerned about stretch marks. You will also need to massage your breasts to encourage milk production and flow. Sometimes a duct can become blocked and the breast tissue can become painfully engorged. Use of constrasting heat and ice packs along with massage can help if this happens. The best way to prevent engorgement is to maintain a regular and frequent feeding schedule once the milk begins. Production will match consumption so if you decide to pump, don't pump more than needed and you can also freeze the pumped milk for later feeding. Hope this helps.
2007-02-22 11:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you won't start lactating until after the baby is born. Sometimes you'll start before. Your body is different than any other pregnant woman's body, so just hang tight. The milk will come in.
2007-02-22 11:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. I had six children, and I never lactated until right after I gave birth.
2007-02-22 11:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by sassy_395 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I didn't start lactating till after the birth. Your breasts are preparing, but it's just not obvious yet.
2007-02-22 11:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal. I didn't lactate till after I delivered.
2007-02-22 11:19:22 · answer #8 · answered by alexis513 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be, I had my baby and had no lactation signs, all bodies are different, and milk kicks in when you have your baby.
2007-02-22 11:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by juanachiquita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal, milk doesn't usually come in until after you've given birth. And with C-sections it takes up to 4 days.
2007-02-22 11:04:36 · answer #10 · answered by beanie_babymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋