breast milk coming in

rusticmomma · May 2015

Hey there... with ds1 i had a ton of pain in my breast about 3 weeks before I had him. I am now 4 days till my due date and nothing. If i squeeze a nipple early in the a.m. a small amount of clear liquid comes out but by afternoon nothing. Im a little nervous my milk is going to be a no show for this baby. Any 2nd or more times moms have any experience. Ds1 was the easiest breastfeeding child and I really want that for this baby. Thanks

virginiaunicorn11 · May 2015

Yes, ditto! A few months ago, I posted this same experience and fear. A very sweet woman who unfortunately had a tragedy with her pregnancy said that her milk came in once the baby was born... Though she had not been leaking before. That put my mind at ease, because it told me those birth hormones are super powerful.

I've read not to squeeze, but sometimes can't help it. Many other StM+ mamas said leaking while pregnant has no correlation to the ability to breastfeed. I'm drinking tea that is supposed to be good for BFing and just trying to chill and be patient.

rusticmomma · May 2015

Oh SORRY .i did a search but didn't find anything. Thanks. I just remember the pain with the milk last time and nothing yet this time had me worried. Have a great day!

laurendutch · May 2015

I never leaked with my twins but I produced enough for 1.5 kids. There's no indication that leaking will produce a bigger supply.

virginiaunicorn11 · May 2015

rusticmomma said:
Oh SORRY .i did a search but didn't find anything. Thanks. I just remember the pain with the milk last time and nothing yet this time had me worried. Have a great day!

I wasn't trying to imply this at all! I had a feeling a search wouldn't pull anything up. Just sharing my own concerns and what I was told when I shared those similar concerns

rusticmomma · May 2015

Thanks. I just know i try to look as to not repost.

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virginiaunicorn11 · May 2015

I was having a lot of birth fears... Then did some reading and research, and those went away. Now I am having some breastfeeding fears. But am also trying to do some reading, and planning for all my "what if" fears. But recently, I've decided that - though I really really want to breastfeed - if it doesn't work out, such is life. I think with lots of effort and support, most women are able to. But not all. And while that may suck and be a disappointment, I am prepared for that. If my kid can get nutrition another way, so be it.

I don't wish anxiety on anyone, but it's comforting to know you've already had success with BFing and it's still a point of anxiety for you. Makes me feel more normal!

rusticmomma · May 2015

amark11 said:
I was having a lot of birth fears... Then did some reading and research, and those went away. Now I am having some breastfeeding fears. But am also trying to do some reading, and planning for all my "what if" fears. But recently, I've decided that - though I really really want to breastfeed - if it doesn't work out, such is life. I think with lots of effort and support, most women are able to. But not all. And while that may suck and be a disappointment, I am prepared for that. If my kid can get nutrition another way, so be it.

I don't wish anxiety on anyone, but it's comforting to know you've already had success with BFing and it's still a point of anxiety for you. Makes me feel more normal!

Yes i had the easiest experience. No nipple pain no latch issues nothing. But everytime is different. Dont worry to much!! Your right it is what it is.

Sammy K · May 2015

Same here, no leaking or pain before DS was born but my supply was fine. My milk didn't really come in for about 3 days, but he nursed whenever he was hungry, we never supplemented with formula and we were fine. I would say just try to relax, but that's a stupid thing to tell a pregnant woman.

elizab14 · May 2015

I was at a post/prenatal workout class and one of the mamas shared that her daughter couldn't latch. She exclusively pumped. One day when her LO was 4 months old, she tried and she had been exclusively nursing for the last 5 months. I thought that was pretty cool and reminded me that you just never know.....

britneythebridexo · May 2015

While I'm pregnant I leak a lot on some days and some days there's nothing at all. But 3 days after having my first son I was fully engorged and leaking a ton of milk.

Your cup size, how much you leak while pregnant and all that doesn't effect your future supply.

Feeding often and pumping after baby is born will increase your supply.

HayesRN13 · May 2015

Leaking prior has no link to production after... No worries ladies

KarasTwin · May 2015

DH keeps asking when my milk will come in and I know some ladies have already leaked already but I haven't. I asked my sister today if hers came in beforehand and she said it didn't. I think it varies person to person and most likely pregnancy to pregnancy!

HayesRN13 · May 2015

Your "milk"..Cannot be produced until after delivery when the placenta separates from the uterus

klkonwi · May 2015

Takes 2-5 days for your actual milk. The colostrum is there right away.
And everything @HayesRN13 said

Anjelyk2 · May 2015

Its so cool having medical professionals on here ... I will not start "calling names" I'm sure I'll miss a few. Thanks for being here and sharing - I really appreciate it!

Jna0407 · May 2015

For a FTM your milk can take anywhere from 2-4 days to come in, so be patient. For a STM, your body knows what to do, so it typically comes in sooner. However, leaking doesn't have any correlation with your supply. As a NICU nurse, I encourage mom's to keep trying breastfeeding and if that isn't going well, make sure you're pumping religiously every 2-3 hours. The stimulation telling your body that you need milk is what helps produce your supply. Also, skin to skin contact has been shown to help increase milk supply. Make sure you are drinking a lot of water, sleeping, and eating. Lack of sleep and stress impact breast milk production.

I also had a friend that couldn't get her son to breastfeed right away. She committed to pumping and attempted breastfeeding at least once a day. After 3 months, he finally took to it. Don't give up if breastfeeding I'd your plan!

mrs1374a · May 2015

With my first I never leaked or had any before she was born and I was able to breastfeed for over a year. This time it's the same, due in 3 weeks and nothing yet.

Westypet · May 2015

How often do you ladies leak? Just started today and it was so awkward!! Just curious to how to handle this since I have 3 weeks to go, and one very leaky boob!

Sammy K · May 2015

@Jna0407 Good points! If you're dehydrated, you will have supply issues. I had that problem a few times until I realized it. Duh. I was starting to get worried and then felt like a total noob.

KaLikeAWind · May 2015

I'm not having this yet, but any time I see one of these threads I always get the following sorta jingle in my head.
"Lovely ladies leakin'. Many maids a milkin".

Just, it makes me smile. Back to your regularly scheduled programming

britneythebridexo · May 2015

Westypet said:
How often do you ladies leak? Just started today and it was so awkward!! Just curious to how to handle this since I have 3 weeks to go, and one very leaky boob!

I usually do after the shower or when I'm nesting.

I usually just use a disposable breastpad or wipe clean.
It's not really a flow for me.

Westypet · May 2015

britneythebridexo said:

Westypet said:
How often do you ladies leak? Just started today and it was so awkward!! Just curious to how to handle this since I have 3 weeks to go, and one very leaky boob!
I usually do after the shower or when I'm nesting.

I usually just use a disposable breastpad or wipe clean.
It's not really a flow for me.

Thanks! That's actually really comforting that I may not be boob-drooling everywhere. Ha!

marlener25 · May 2015

elizab14 said:
I was at a post/prenatal workout class and one of the mamas shared that her daughter couldn't latch. She exclusively pumped. One day when her LO was 4 months old, she tried and she had been exclusively nursing for the last 5 months. I thought that was pretty cool and reminded me that you just never know.....

This is similar to my BF story. My DS had no interest in BFing but I was determined that he would get my milk. So I pumped and supplemented formula. Around 3 months I tried to BF again, and at this point, he got it and I was able to BF for 3 more months. I was so happy!

rusticmomma · May 2015

Thanks everyone we will just see how it goes. Guesa the old " every pregnancy is different " will apply here

Frogger5 · May 2015

Westypet said:
How often do you ladies leak? Just started today and it was so awkward!! Just curious to how to handle this since I have 3 weeks to go, and one very leaky boob!

I was leaking enough to use pads all day back around 22-28 weeks or so. Not leaking a ton, but multiple times a day. I made some two-ply flannel pads and that was sufficient. Then it died down, and just started up again last week (36 weeks). Again not too much, but enough to soak through a non-padded bra and shirt. So now I'm only wearing padded bras and sticking the pads (or Bamboobies ones) in there when I notice I need to. This obviously is super individualized, so I don't know if that will help you at all, but there you go!

Westypet · May 2015

Frogger5 said:

Westypet said:
How often do you ladies leak? Just started today and it was so awkward!! Just curious to how to handle this since I have 3 weeks to go, and one very leaky boob!
I was leaking enough to use pads all day back around 22-28 weeks or so. Not leaking a ton, but multiple times a day. I made some two-ply flannel pads and that was sufficient. Then it died down, and just started up again last week (36 weeks). Again not too much, but enough to soak through a non-padded bra and shirt. So now I'm only wearing padded bras and sticking the pads (or Bamboobies ones) in there when I notice I need to. This obviously is super individualized, so I don't know if that will help you at all, but there you go!

Thanks! It was so alarming when it happened, and later, my hubby made a crazy comment about worrying about me soaking through his shirt. Haha, butthead with a cute butt.

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