when i was pregnant it came as early as 5 or 6 weeks
Colostrum comes around the 24 week of pregnancy. Most women do NOT leak however. It is just there.
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yes. It can show up as early as 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Not always. Colostrum can leak from your breasts at any time. Pregnancy or not. Hormone changing can make you leak a little big of colostrum. Some women will leak more then others, especially if they've already had children.
Yes. However your breasts are leaking Colostrum or pre-milk and not breastmilk. Breastmilk doesn't arrive until a day or two after the baby is born.
I am 20 weeks and producing colostrum. Depending on the duct from which it is expressed - it is clear, white, or bright yellow.
No, not every woman leaks colostrum during pregnancy. Some women do, some do not. It is different with each pregnancy as well. A woman might leak during her first pregnancy and not her second or she might leak during every pregnancy or never during any pregnancy. Either way is NORMAL.
I had my last period 1 1/2 months ago had a blood test done 2 weeks ago but my breasts are leaking colostrum. Am i pregnant? I stopped breastfeeding my second child October 2006, might it be due to this that the milk is just still working itself out
Yes. Colostrum is typically a range of colors from clear to yellow to white. The golden spots you are seeing just meant the "ingredients" are different and your colostrum is likely maturing. If you are 4-6 weeks from birth, you're getting the mature colostrum that will provide your baby much needed antibodies, vitamins and nourishment.
It is normal to get colostrum at any point during pregnancy. Your body is getting ready to feed the baby. All of this is normal for your body.
A few days befor the birth of a child the mother produces colostrum. This is thicker and more yellowish than milk. After about 2-3 days the "real" milk comes in. breast milk changes as you nurse longer to meet the changing needs of the baby.