Colostrum production during PG...(possible TMI?)

[Willow]

I've never had leaking in any of my pregnancies but could express some out by hand if I tried.

I have been b'feeding DS during this prg and am still feeding him but it seems to have made little difference, still no 'leaking'.

I don't think it has any bearing on milk production or supply, I have never had an issue with either.

[Miss E]

I'm now 38 weeks and haven't had any leaking and can't get anything out by squeezing. Must admit I am a bit worried that there is nothing there and it might not come...

[childondaway]

I have been leaking off and on since about 22wks.

I wouldn't stress too much, just b/c you are not leaking now doesn't mean there is nothing there. It might just take a few days to come through, which is fairly normal.

[carr2walks]

I started leaking at about 20 weeks. ( I'm 34w 3d now). It's not excessive, but I do notice it more in the shower, and I will sometimes have a squeeze to see how much will come out. I actually had a bit of a blonde moment the other day and asked my hubby if I should stop this as I don't want the baby to miss out!!

I don't leak enough to wear breast pads, and most nights i sleep topless, but I have since learnt that maybe that's not such a good idea! I woke up in the night for one of my MANY trips to the bathroom and I swear, I almost ripped my nipple off. I must of leaked when I was on my side and got stuck to the bottom sheet. OUCH!!

[Fleur]

Well.... I have managed to express a little bit after a shower... a very little bit mind you, but it's there.

I am still a bit concerned that having less leakage this time means less supply later? But reading your replies...there's probably no need to worry.

Thanks guys

[edaj84]

I started leaking with all of my pregnancies from day 1. It is 2.5 yrs since i breastfed and I can still hand express a fair bit of colostrum/milk if i so desire (told my friend that if she can't BF tell me and i will start pumpin for her lol)