Colored colostrum, could I have an infection?

Question

I started leaking colostrum about 2 weeks ago, and now my one breast is sore. (Kind of like your first few weeks of nursing a new born). When I expressed from that side, one of the ducts let out some colostrum that was a rusty color, but still watery. Could this be blood? Is it too early to have some sort of infection? With my first pregnancy, I only over noticed it to be clear or milky white.

Answer 1

Unfortunately its never too early to have an infection.  Call your doctor if you think it looks bloody.  Make sure your doctor (or nurse) is pro-breastfeeding because, believe it or not, there are a lot out there that won't be supportive and will just tell you to wean rather than let on that they don't know much about it.

Answer 2

Yes, it very well could be.  I had an infection prior to my 2nd pregnancy and had the same symptoms you just described.  I also found out I have fibrocystic b*****s but I'm not sure if the 2 were related.  I would get it checked out to be safe but it shouldn't effect breast feeding at all.

Answer 3

It should be slightly yellow or white, you should talk to your doctor