im31 weeks pregnant and have been leaking colostrum for weeks now. thing is, its getting heavier and heavier i could literally feed a baby with whats coming from me. i know that leaking is normal for some women but is it normal to be drenching a t shirt in the space of a few minutes?
2007-03-28 08:41:26 · 13 answers · asked by dee 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Everyone's pregnancy is different. I think you can be pretty sure that you will be able to satisfy your baby once your milk comes in! In the mean time, just use nursing pads to stop leakage.
2007-03-28 08:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by not too creative 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this happens to me too, i started leaking when i was around 12 or 13 weeks just a tiny drop from each nipple, once i hit 30 weeks i would leak so much that the front of my shirt would be soaking wet. and it does get thicker at first its clear and then you'll start to notice that it become orange in color. i pumped to see just how much i was leaking and i easily could get out an ounce from each breast. im 35 weeks now and i still leak quit often but it helps to wear a sports bra and nursing pads, even when sleeping, on the nights i dont wear one my breast will leak to the point that not only is my shirt wet but the bed sheets get soaked as well. i wouldnt worry too much about it but call your doctor if you feel necessary.
2007-03-28 09:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by tru_blu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that is pretty heavy leakage...most people only leak small amounts till there milk drops a bit after birth..I've heard of people leaking that much before though, it's not that unusual...but just for some peace of mind, give the office a call, and they can answer that over the phone without you even having to go in...Oh and they have some great pads out there to stop the leakage..
2007-03-28 08:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pump your breasts as some have suggested, or you will have an oversupply on your hands. Your body will keep making more, the more you pump. Pumping 10 weeks before the baby is born would be a really bad idea.
Talk to your doctor dear. Meantime, use breast pads inside your bra.
2007-03-28 08:54:42 · answer #4 · answered by EmLa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, wow.....that seems like alot! i am 31 weeks pregnant and i am barley leaking at all! i leaked with my other kids before they were born also but again, not alot! i know everyone is different tho, so it might be normal for some people. sorry i couldnt be much help, but i would call your dr just to make yourself feel better bout it! good luck!
2007-03-28 09:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by hello :-) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your milk might come in before the babys born its not a common problem but does happen.
talk to ya midwife/doctor today they might have a way 2 stop this. i leak colustrum but nothing to what you describe not untill ive had bubs and my milk has come in. for now put breast pads on 2 :)
hope that helps a lil
2007-03-28 08:47:24 · answer #6 · answered by tully 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know if that's normal or not...
I'd call the doc and ask
But speaking from experience as a 5 month breastfeeding mom...it seems a pity to waste it...I'd be tempted to collect and freeze it for future baby feedings! lol
2007-03-28 08:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is normal. I just packed my bra with nursing pads and just kept changing them. Good Luck. I know how you feel and i feel really bad for you. That happened to me and i was at mcdonalds and it looked like i spilled an xl glass of soda on me.
2007-03-28 08:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd ask the doctor about pumping. then freeze it till the baby gets here. you're probably getting close.
2007-03-28 08:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by littledebi82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but maybe you should be asking your doctor this question. Everyone is different
2007-03-28 08:46:57 · answer #10 · answered by simply_ch0c0late 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋