Is it normal to stop producing.....

Question

I noticed colostrum leaking when I was about 7 month, now there is none! Does this mean that I have stopped producing it and won't be able to breastfeed? I'm 37 weeks.

Answer 1

SOme women leak. Some women don't.  Some leak a lot, and some leak a little.

When baby arrives your body will make colostrum as necessary, and then begin making mature milk at 3-5 days.  

Dont' squeeze your nipples.  You'll make them sore.  

Answer 2

no you should be able to nurse just fine. your body releases the main hormones needed to produce milk after the baby is born

Answer 3

mine has stopped as well it dad last week. I'm 36 weeks and now I have pain in my breast, Some women don't leak at all until after the baby is born, I do believe it is very healthy. I recommend not letting your husband or boyfriend to suck on your breast, because that just made me go into pain..

Answer 4

Your milk will be there properly when your baby is born.

Whilst it is common to leak milk whilst pregnant, I don't think it is advisable to try and express it!  Your body is not ready to feed yet.  Its just a hormonal thing.

Answer 5

People don't just stop producing for no reason. Everyone else was right in saying you have nothing to worry about. JUST SO YOU KNOW!!! : I started using Lilipadz (the really cool plastic-like nursing pads that don't leak or show or anything) after I had been breastfeeding for about three weeks and they seemed to REALLY slow production. Just a warning!

Answer 6

I leaked and then stopped. I had plenty when my baby(s) were born. Then the milk comes in.... thats the fun part.  

Answer 7

no you have not stopped producing, your body knows when you have that baby and you will start producing a lot more of it..

Answer 8

That's totally normal.

Don't worry -- it'll be fine. Enjoy breastfeeding!