i am 34 weeks....
Had sore nipples the last couple of weeks,
Noticed a tiny bit of flaking,
So scratched off dead skin (gently of course) ,
Massaged a little vaseline to prevent same occuring,
Some clear fluid seeped out,
And then a bright yellow (and i mean bright) fluid came out also.
I am guessing this is colostrum..... But everywhere i've read says its a whitish/yellow.
It scared me when i saw it.... never thought it would be that bright!
2007-10-29 15:34:03 · 13 answers · asked by minnietak 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Colostrum is very yellow and thick. It lasts from pregnancy leaking (towards the end) until about four days postpartum. When your milk comes in, usually around the fourth day or evening after having your baby, it will be very white. Almost bluish white. Anyway, it's normal. Don't worry.
2007-10-29 15:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by *Moni* VOTE 08! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Colostrum Colour
2016-12-12 06:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I helped my wife through our three kids. I'm assuming this is your first, although you didn't say it.
From everything you said, it sounds like colostrum. Colors vary although I agree it could be a bit unusual for bright yellow. Provided you're not aware of any pain or any current inflamation, I wouldn't worry. Give your obgyn a quick call and double check. Sounds like pre-lactation to me.
Good luck with the baby!
cheers
2007-10-29 15:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is my third pregnancy and i have had colostrum leaking for months now even with me it can go from bright yellow and runny to really thick and white if your breast are not hot and it doesn't smell off don't worry if they do get hot or start to smell wrong call your doctor
2007-10-29 15:39:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jackie G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely this was colostrum.... it's sort of yellowish... I'm sure it's different from one person to another... the description you read is probably a generality....
2007-10-29 15:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep that sounds like colostrum all right...when I was pregnant with my son it was always sort of yellowish too...not bright, but tinted...
2007-10-29 16:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup its colostrum. Completly normal. Hang in there your almost at the end!! Good luck!
2007-10-29 15:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Evans mom9/6/07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colostrum can be clear, yellow, or white in color. i read this somewhere when my colostrum came in. i'm sure everything is fine. if it gets bad use breast pads if it stains your bras and to keep them dry
2007-10-29 15:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by Brittnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Normal. Leakage at this point can be clear, off white, even that yellow colour you're talking about. Normal. Relax. :)
2007-10-29 15:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine looked like warm corn syrup (ie thinner than room temp corn syrup). It was relatively yellow. I had to pump to start so I know exactly what it looked like *lol*
It wasn't opaque or milky AT ALL.
2007-10-29 15:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋