I've looked through older posts fro 2010, 2011, etc. where a few had this issue, but I'm wondering if anyone has experienced this more recently? I'm seeing blood in my colostrum from one nipple. There's no cracking or external damage I can see - its definitely coming from the ducts. Doctor has me scheduling a breast ultrasound next week so we can take a look and now I'm nervous about the potential outcomes/options. Baby is so close I'm fearing it may interfere with BFing. Since medical knowledge changes so fast I just figured I'd ask again vs. relying on the older posts. Any experience with this? I'm 38 and this is my second child.
So they didn't see anything to be concerned about on the breast ultrasound - no lumps or masses. I'm still seeing some blood when expressed though and it grosses me out to think baby may drink blood. They gave me the name for a specialist - not sure if they'll want to do anything before baby arrives though which may be next week if all goes well. Feeling like early contractions are starting.
I had a little discoloration in my colostrum when my twins were born. My lactation nurse said it was 'rusty pipe syndrome'. NOthing to worry about. It went away in a couple days.
Just wanted to follow up and say you were right - it went away after a few days. I feel so much better. A cancer scare the week before baby was born was not fun.
Re: 37 weeks pregnant - blood in nipple discharge