leeking boobs while pregnant?

Question

hi there im 23 weeks pregnant on tuesday and was just what and when ur boobs starts leeking and what colour it is as i seem to be having very clear stuff comming from mines please help thanks from gina

Answer 1

This is normal I think. Usually your breasts will begin to make colostrum while you are pregnant - this will be what your baby will have when you very first start to breastfeed him/her. I wouldn't worry too much. As long as it doesn't smell you should be fine. If you have any doubt speak to your midwife. :-) Good luck with your pregnancy. xxxx

Answer 2

that is completely normal and will happen off and on during the rest of your pregnancy.
Later on during the pregnancy when you are closer to being due, the color might change to a pearly white or a creamy beige/light yellow color as your ducts are preparing themselves for breast milk.
I have leaked many times (the clear liquid) up until this week, I am starting to leak a little bit of the real milk as my breasts are getting more engorged in preperation for the birth.
No worries, only bad thing is that you never know when its going to happen. Some of the nursing pads are thick and look bad when you put them inside of your bra. But if you take a super thin panty liner, and cut it into a little circle, it will fit stick right inside your bra and be totally unnoticeable. :)

Answer 3

I think every woman is different - my mum had no leaking before me and hardly had any milk so I was bottle fed. I on the other hand was about at your stage while carrying my little boy and I too leaked clear fluid - it's nothing to worry about - just probably means you will have a large quantity of breast milk when your baby finally arrives! Good luck - take it easy and perhaps buy some breast pads to avoid embarrasment or lots of wet bras and tops!

Answer 4

With my first pregnancy the colostrum (pre-milk) started making an apprearance around the 5th month, particularly anytime I was "stimulated." During my most recent pregnancy it wasn't until the end of my 7th month that it appreared. For me it was clear at first, then changes to a whitish/yellow color. It can be sticky, and if you are less than 37 weeks, be careful about stimulating/playing with the nipples any further to "look at it" because doing so could possibly bring on uterine contractions/early labor. Best of luck, and happy mothering!

Answer 5

the clear liquid is normal before the baby is born, it is just an excess of fluid that is preparing your boobs, you shouldn't leak too much and sometimes the liquid can become a milky yellowish colour which is also natural, using breast pads while your leaking will prevent any embarrassment and you will need to keep your nipples clean To prevent soreness and infection. but don't worrie an infection is unlikely cleaning is just to prevent

Answer 6

this is completely normal. it will be a clear color because its not actually milk yet, the milk doesn't come in until a day or two after the baby is born. its called colostrum, your baby will use this when it is first born because it is full of antibodies and immunoglobulins, which protect your newborn as they come into the world because its full of all the bacteria and viruses. and also helps your baby have the first stool, called meconium. its like giving your baby the first vaccination.

Answer 7

i'm no longer likely to inform you that boob jobs are a nasty concept! sense free with what god gave you! i pick to develop my bust too, yet I strongly advise that you wait somewhat after the being pregnant to circumvent lots of soreness, because as you know you boobs swell somewhat. So wait and then do what you opt for :)

Answer 8

Its your hormones just starting to kick in with making the colustrum babys first milk. I am 24 weeks and mine started last week. Dont worry its 100% normal.
Enjoy your pregnancy.

Answer 9

Leaking nipples although pregnancy is normal. It will be clear until you are closer and then it might be a yellow color. It's your bodies way of preparing you for child birth and breast feeding.

Answer 10

It can be embarrassing when this happens - the fluid is clear, and can make a mess on your tops. You can buy some bra pads to stop this showing. Its very normal.