I am 16 weeks pregnant and both of my breasts are leaking a clear liquid. Of course it only happens when I squeeze them.....but I'm just not sure what it is...and if it is normal. I know some women lactate after the baby....but can you lactate during the pregnancy?
2007-03-10 19:47:58 · 5 answers · asked by Sheena 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It does not happen to all pregnant women this early, however it happened to me very early in my pregnancy with my daughter. The liquid is called colostrum. It was bad for me at the time because my uniform at work was a white shirt and kept leaking out. I had to go to the doctor's office because one day I woke up and it wouldn't stop but the doctor said it was nothing to worry about. She said that my body was just getting prepared for the baby and that it was a sign that I would produce alot of milk. I had to start buying breast pads to insert in my bras and change them several times a day. Don't worry it doesn't have a harmful effect on your baby.
2007-03-11 05:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by kglover_23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are leaking colostrum. It is very normal. I know it is interesting and kind of cool, but don't squeeze or play with them too much until you are at least 37 weeks because it can induce labor. Not good in this stage of the game!!!
2007-03-10 19:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, what you see is called colostrum. i found a web site that gives a detailed description about it..
Your breasts produce colostrum beginning during pregnancy and continuing through the early days of breastfeeding. This special milk is yellow to orange in color and thick and sticky. It is low in fat, and high in carbohydrates, protein, and antibodies to help keep your baby healthy. Colostrum is extremely easy to digest, and is therefore the perfect first food for your baby. It is low in volume (measurable in teaspoons rather than ounces), but high in concentrated nutrition for the newborn. Colostrum has a laxative effect on the baby, helping him pass his early stools, which aids in the excretion of excess bilirubin and helps prevent jaundice.
2007-03-10 20:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by brittany d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very normal, don't worry about it...
2007-03-10 19:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by CR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your mammary glands are just preparing. don't worry.
2007-03-10 19:51:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋