bloody milk?

emmielou75

does anyone have any experience with this?

 I was pumping today and noticed that the milk from one side was red and when I disconnected the pump I had a cut under my nipple that was bleeding (maybe from my DD biting lately!).

anyway, has anyone fed bloody milk to your baby?  I read on breastfeeding.com that it is ok, it just makes me nervous. 

I struggle with low supply, so it makes me sad to think of dumping even a few ounces!

thanks!

madhatter2003

Yep, it's ok.  A bit weird to think about, but it won't hurt her.

Hope your cut heals up!

shotzie

Yep, it's fine. I had "rusty pipes" when DD was first born. Blood came out with the colostrum. The LC said it was fine and to just keep nursing.

amdraza

Yep, I had a friend who had Mastitis really bad and her LC told her to keep nursing even with bloody milk.