im 30 weks preg and 2day i have notice a clear sticky fluid leaking from my left nipple it dries n goes crusty is this colostrum as im unsure weather colostrum is a milky watery substance or this clear sticky stuff
2007-03-14 11:02:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes! Clear, thick, and commonly called "liquid gold". That most certainly is colostrum, and it's a GREAT sign... if you plan on breastfeeding, that is :) It's the stuff that will nourish your baby during his/her first few days of life!!! Congrats to you :)
2007-03-14 11:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jemmie Vee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. I've been having that happen since 18 weeks this pregnancy and same with my first. It just depends on the woman some people don't leak at all, some leak the 3rd trimester, some leak earlier, some leak more and some leak less. With me it get progressively worse as the baby gets closer.
2016-03-28 23:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's colostrum. It's just your body's way of preparing for new baby. I woke up many times during pg to find my nightgown stuck to my nipples with dried colostrum. Yuck! BUT, it has all the antiboties in it that babies need to get a jump start on being healthy! good luck.
2007-03-14 11:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by mom-of-4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's colostrum. It may appear clear, but it's a little milky. You might as well get used to leaking. It will continue for a while, especially if you're planning on breastfeeding.
2007-03-14 11:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colostrum can be both and yes it is lovely to wake up with crusty nipples isn't it? :) Don't worry, it is perfectly normal.
2007-03-14 11:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by Tink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, sounds like colostrum!
Very normal.
You'll probably want to get some nursing pads to wear in your bra so you don't get it on your clothing. Colostrum can stain sometimes.
2007-03-14 11:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, its colostrum and its perfectly normal to be leaking at this stage.
Good luck!
2007-03-14 11:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it. For me, it was clear, and has some thick milky stuff and or orangy stuff in it. I started leaking it that early too. It's very normal, Enjoy!
2007-03-14 11:05:47 · answer #8 · answered by sushishishi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS!!! Your body is preparing for your baby =) When your baby actually comes and starts to breastfeed that signals your body that it now has a baby to feed so it starts to produce more milk as the demand grows...but don't expect the real "milk" to come till a few days...maybe even weeks.
2007-03-14 11:12:09 · answer #9 · answered by amommyhbms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is colostrum and it is very common but if you are worried talk to your doctor
2007-03-14 11:08:08 · answer #10 · answered by kim a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋