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? asked in Pregnancy & ParentingPregnancy · 1 decade ago

Im 6 or 7 weeks pregnant should my breast be leaking Colostrum this early?

I just found out that I was pregnant and I have notice over the past week a yellowish, cloudy looking substance from my breast. I have a kid thats 7 years old that I breast feed but I dont remember this happing this early. Is it possible I am producing Colostrum early and why?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I did with my first son around 8 weeks.

    He just turned 23 this weekend and you know what...I still leak from time to time.

    i breast fed all 3 of my kids. And the doctor told me that was normal. Infact he says that my hormones from the begining of my pregnacy were so high on the records he says he would not be shocked if I leaked when my great grandkids are born.

    (I am a woman who leaks a tiny tiny bit when a baby in a store crys...ugggg!)

    Source(s): Doula mom of 3
  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Colostrum 6

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, it is possible as after all, each pregnancy is different.

    Most pregnant women will feel some changes in their breasts. Your breasts will increase in size as your milk glands enlarge and the fat tissue increases, causing breast firmness and tenderness in the first and last few months of pregnancy. Bluish veins may also appear as your blood supply increases. Your nipples will also darken and a thick fluid called colostrum may leak from your breasts. All of these breast changes are normal.

    Recommendations:

    1. Wear a bra that provides firm support.

    2. Choose cotton bras or those made from other natural fibers.

    3. Increase your bra size as your breasts become larger. Your bra should fit well without irritating your nipples. Try maternity or nursing bras, which provide more support and can be used after pregnancy if you choose to breastfeed.

    4. To ease discomfort and maintain support, try wearing a bra during the night and day.

    5. Tuck a cotton handkerchief or gauze pad into each bra cup to absorb leaking fluid. Nursing pads, which you can buy in a pharmacy, are also available. Make sure to change these pads as needed to prevent irritation to the underlying skin.

    6. Clean your breasts with warm water only; do not use soap or other products since they can cause dryness.

    Hope these information will help you.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I was only able to breastfeed my daughter for 3 weeks. My milk dried up quickly and had no problems for a few months. Then I started leaking white stuff when she was like 6 months old. I was scared and thought I was pregnant again. But I'm on birth control. I am not pregnant to this day and I occasionally still leak like that. Probably just hormones.

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  • Lamont
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Totally possible and normal if you already had a baby! I think I started leaking earlier and it took longer and longer to completely dry up with each pregnancy. I nursed all of mine 12-14 mos. I swear I could still see dried milk sometimes up to 1 year after I had my last baby! My doctor didn't think anything was wrong - it was just hormones.

    It probably is a sign that you have lots of good pregnancy hormones! Your body is just remembering what it needs to do and is preparing for the baby's arrival! My midwife always told me I should be thankful for colostrum and Morning Sickness too - meant I had lots of "good" hormones ...

    Hope I could be of encouragement! Best Wishes on a safe and healthy pregnany and delivery!

    Source(s): Mom of 4
  • Very possible. A week before I found out I was pregnant ( think when I was 4 weeks) I notices my breast leaking in small amounts this clear stuff. I showed my husband and he said he only sees that in pregnant woman. I didn't believe him. I thought I had some disease that made my boobs leak. LoL. A week later I found out I was pregnant, and I'm still leaking. Congrats!

  • 1 decade ago

    I am 9 weeks with baby 2 I am not leaking but If I touch my breast I so leak. but i just stopped breastfeeding my first son about 11 weeks ago.

  • siren
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    yes it is possible, & I think it means your going to have lots of milk when the baby is born if your making it this early! My last pregnancy I started leaking at 5 months, this time I havent started leaking yet but I just hit the 5 month mark, every pregnancy is different though

  • 1 decade ago

    Every woman is different. Some leak before giving birth.

  • 1 decade ago

    It could be, every pregnancy is different. I didnt start leaking until 24 weeks, but then again this is my first. Darn hormones :)

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