I Need Help on Finding Out When Breastmilk Is Suppose to Start Coming Out.

Updated on January 04, 2007
V.W. asks from Goodyear, AZ
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okay so im 23weeks pregnant and i dont go to see my doctor for a week so i thought id ask the moms on here for some help. well im leaking some breastmilk already. well i know its not the actual milk its called colostrum (i think thats how u spell it). im not leaking a lot but i noticed that while im taking a shower it comes out. i wanted to know if that was normal. well thanks,
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H.S.

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hey V. yes whats happening right now is totally normal. you actual milk will start coming in after the baby is born. if you have anymore questions let me know i have a 6 month old and everthing is still pretty fresh.
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T.C.

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Perfectly normal...in fact, if you are going to be breastfeeding this is a good sign that you will not have a problem producing enough milk to sustain your baby.

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V.O.

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Totally normal. I started leaking colostrum when i was 6 months preg. You dont get your actual milk until 2-5 days after delivery.Good luck:)

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A.A.

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Yes, V. this can be normal. It happened to me with my first pregnancy and towards the end with my second pregnancy. I asked my o/B doctor at the time and I was told it happens to some moms. I hope this helps, A.

K.B.

answers from Jacksonville on

Yes--this is perfectly normal...as long as its not geenish (meaning an infection)...The heat from the shower is triggering your letdown...:) I would go and buy some nursing pads...:) all normal..:)

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W.D.

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Completely normal. I leaked clear sticky fluid from mid-way on with all of my pregnancies. If it starts to leak and you need to stop it, press your hand or arm across your chest. This helps stop leaking after the baby is born too.

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F.M.

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yeah thats normal. mine also started coming out before the baby, the doctor told me that it was ok. if this is your first child you'll notice that it will also do this in the shower frequently, it's the heat from the shower. good luck

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L.R.

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The same thing happened to me when I was pregnant with my second child. No worries...you might leak some colostrum now but your milk won't actually come in until the baby is born. :-)

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S.C.

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It is normal especially when you take a warm shower. It starts the "let down effect".

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S.P.

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V.,
yes this normal I am a mom of six and it will continue up until you give birth and then your milk should come in full force and I hope it goes well and good luck.S.

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totally normal and nothing to worry about, If you are worried it may leak though your bra go and get some of the nursing pad inserts for your bra and no worries!!

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P.W.

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Breastmilk can start coming out any time and it is perfectly normal. The further along you go and the closer you get to your due date the more will come out. Just wear some comfortable nursing pads to protect your clothes and you will be fine.

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