Yellow, syrupy milk...

[Calluna]

I haven't fed DS from righty for about 2 weeks. He has been using lefty exclusively.

I just expressed a little from righty and it was a pastel yellow colour, syrupy, and tastes quite salty.
Lefty is clearish white, thin and sweet.

Is this just because he hasnt had that side for a while or should I be on the look out for mastitis?
I feel ok, a bit tired but I'm still trying to kick the fatigue from having shingles, so its probably that.

[onthefly]

Milk does change when you wind down to weaning, so maybe that's it?

[Barb Glare]

Hi,

It sounds like you are really having a tough time. It's weaning milk - your breast is involuting and as your body senses weaning is nigh the milk is become high in vitamins and immune factors and low in volume - a bit like colostrum. All normal! Will he go back do you think? You've both done great!

[Calluna]

Yeah, he will, I only stopped that side because the rash was right under my breast and I didnt want him touching it. Rash is all but gone now so back to feeding both sides.

Thanks ladies! So glad to know Im not getting sick AGAIN!