Questions about colostrum (might be tmi)?

Question

I noticed the other day that I have started to leak. Is this colostrum? If so is this the proper time for it to start to leak. Its a clear sometimes a milky color. If you leakcolostrum does it mean that you will definitely be able to breast feed? I have this fear that I wont be able to breast feed.

I am currently 30 weeks?

Answer 1

Yes, this is colostrum.. Don't be afraid that you won't be able to breastfeed.  Think of it this way.  If you were stuck on an island at 30 weeks pregnant how else would you be able to feed your newborn baby when he comes?  You will be so determined to breastfeed your baby... the problem with our world is you have options.  

Answer 2

my girlfriend is around the same time you are right now and she has been leaking a little bit. of course i kind of trigger that but it doesnt taste good so i stop, but yes it is colostrum, which is the pre milk. like the building of milk.

there is no for sure way that you will be able to tell if you will be able to breast feed. its all dependent on your child. some kids do and some kids dont. you can always pump your milk and feed that way. you just have to hope it works out.

see my sister and i breast fed but my brother didnt. so its all if the kid likes it or not. good luck

Answer 3

It seems a little early, but I suppose it could be colostrum.  It is not a guarantee tht you will be able to breastfeed, as it depends on other factors as well, such as how much milk you produce and any issues the baby may have.  Don't fret too much about this one- it's really no something you can control.  I've formula fed both of my babies and they were always extremely healthy and now healthy older kids.  My brother and I were adopted and were formula fed as well.  We were both fine with no major issues whatsoever - now and then.

Answer 4

you know what, i have colostrum and I AM NOT pregnant. The breast feeding is primarily up to your baby. If you were flat as a board, then you wouldn't be able to, but not all babies latches on properly, but then not all mothers can supply milk to the baby.  

Answer 5

to be honest I'm really not sure what it is.  I'm guess it's the start of your colostrum, but they say you shouldn't get any of that until your body knows there is no baby in your belly.  i started to leak a bit before i delivered.  i breastfed also, but my milk didn't come in until 7 days later.  good luck be patient.  you'll be able to breastfeed and what a great choice!!  good luck

Answer 6

Yes it's colostrum. I started leaking at 26 weeks with my son and had enough milk to feed 3 kids it seemed. Breastfeeding is hard and you have to work at it. It was frustrating for me but you just have to stay calm.