is this normal?? i know it sounds gross, but i leak all the time, sometimes more than others. i think it's just clear but i'm not sure, and when it dries it's hard and whitish. this is my first pregnancy and i thought you weren't supposed to leak colostrum until 8 or 9 mos?
2007-06-03 15:16:24 · 11 answers · asked by carcar 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Of course your doctor is your best source, but I nursed two children for three years, so let me comfort you. There is no problem. You're fine. You may have triggers that aren't necessary--meaning, if you just think of your baby or are worried about him or her, your body lets down. I think that's wonderful. They have lots of special bras to help you with this.
There may also be a problem with the nursing schedule, meaning that your baby is nursing less, while you're still producing the amount of milk that you were doing before. If you've started your baby on food or a bottle, be sure to wean slowly, so that you and the baby are together, and to prevent you from making more milk than the baby is taking in.
As far as whether the liquid is fatty milk or colostrum makes no difference; the body is making what the baby needs; just be certain that the baby is getting it, isn't lethargic or sick in any way. The baby is nursing healthily, right? That's the first consideration.... Then, if the answer is Yes, don't worry, relax, and enjoy this special period of your life. It's the best!
2007-06-03 15:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal you can leak colostrum anytime during your pregnancy. With my first i started leaking at 24 weeks and my second i started leaking about 8 weeks.
2007-06-03 15:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by llllll_amanda_lllllll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is kinda weird but I had this same exact question around that time in pregnancy and I asked my doctor all he said was that it was normal....mine was a whitish/ yellow.....I didn't know anyone else who had this but I did........I leaked throughout my whole pregnancy and was still able to breastfeed my baby.........so I wouldn't worry about it too much ......everyone is different ........just get some breast feeding pads there is nothing you can do about it......make sure you clean you nipples as well.........good luck and congrats!
2007-06-03 15:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal. I am 23 weeks right now and am leaking. It's called colostrum. No need to worry.
2007-06-03 15:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by violentbeauty6 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess is normal every women is different. I didn't leak until after i had my daughter but the nurse told me to not play with them because that will make you go into premature labor and it will also get your milk ducts working more so then you produce milk.
2007-06-03 15:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by mommy of a princess :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. It actually is very good for your nipples. If you plan to use pads be sure to never leave them soaking. Your nipples should be able to dry and stay dry. No cleaning needed just let it air dry. It is preparing your nipples for some real hard work.
2007-06-03 15:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not abnormal, so don't worry much about it. But also don't do anything to encourage it (ie, don't try pumping or anything like it ... nipple stimulation can cause uterine contractions, may lead to premature labor). But just leaking by itself, no problem.
Buy some nursing pads, they'll help keep your bras clean.
2007-06-03 15:21:35 · answer #7 · answered by Booklover 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its my first pregnancy and i started around 5 months also, so women are different as long as its not leaking out as some weird color like yellow or green ya know? its just your bodies way of getting ready for breastfeeding.
2007-06-03 15:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by sugarplumfaerie52686 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine did the same thing. Just don't mess with them too much. The docs will tell you not to mess with them also.
2007-06-03 15:20:37 · answer #9 · answered by hillbillylana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is deffinately normal... the same happened to me...the doctors told me dont be alarmed..just relax wear nursing pads and dont take hot showers.... congrats!
2007-06-03 15:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by Nichole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋