Leaking Boobs

[mixi_mama]

For the past 3 days ive been leaking quite considerably from my nipples - just colostrum as far as i can tell - but its making things very uncomfortable. :(
I have to wear a bra all the time with breast pads - as when i take of my bra the weight makes my nipples flood -
Does anyone know of a way that i can ease this or a way to sort of stop it - ill talk to mymidwife tomorrow. It's to the point where I have to wash the bedlinen everyday as when i wake up i have giant patches on the sheets. *sighs*
Help anyone ?? lol

[AM]

Could you clarify a little, are you pregnant, and if so, how far along?
Or have you just had your baby?

[tickle]

I had exactly the same problem as you but it started at 12 weeks. I got really worried as I thought that it wasn't supposed to happen until really late in pregnancy. I asked what I could do about it too and they said nothing. I just got some really comfy maternity bras and had to wear them with breastpads most of the time. At night I just wore a singlet top and popped folded washers down the front. After my DS was born this wasn't enough and I wore bras 24 7 for about 6 months. I am 12.5 weeks preg with my second now and so far no leakage :D , touch wood!!!
It is a real pain but at least you know your bb are doing what they're supposed to. ;)

[Maghan]

I too had the same problem from early on in pregnancy. I wasn't real keen on wearing maternity bras at that stage so I got some Bond's push-up bras made of cotton. There was enough padding in them to soak up the problem and I could also put a nursing pad in there too when it was a really leaky day!

[mixi_mama]

Im currently 26 weeks and 2 days pregnant....... NEABY - We are due date buddies - im due Jan 29th 2006 also but with a little girl...
I went out today and bought a bulk box of breast pads - and a few new maternity bras - i even managed to get one thats seamless and recommended for sleeping in... :D

[jaydensmum]

Thats good. Breasts pads will make you feel a bit more human now. Im sorry that we couldnt give you more advice on leaking boobs. Unfortunately its theyre not like a tap that you can turn off. Boy imagine how great that it would be if you could!! :p

jaydensmum

[summerly]

With my daughter my breasts started leaking at 6 weeks. It was my first clue that I might be pregnant. I leaked the whole way through pregnancy and then afterwards had enough milk to feed several small nations, so I suppose in a way it was good. I wore singlets with the shelf bra in them and breast pads and at night I just slept on a towel. Don't wear white, the colostrum stains after a while. I just couldn't stand wearing bras most of the time, the pressure was too much.

I am 8 weeks pregnant again at the moment and and kind of wondering why the leaking hasn't started yet. Maybe it's just because they got such a good work out last time that they don't need to explode so early again?

Good luck with it! :)

[Ky]

Moewai ... Just wanted to say that I LOVE the name you have chosen for your wee girl!

It is soooooooo pretty!

[mixi_mama]

Thanks guys :D

Kyra;
yeh Dh chose it, and i think its lovely - would have prefered it to have been spelt Taina like its supposed to (the maori way) but thats just as nice.
Nga Waiata is my great grandmothers name that will be passed down to my lil girl :p

[bekkyboo]

Just wondering if it was normal to start leaking earlier,

I have noticed that i started leaking about a week ago - at 15 weeks pregnant. got my 16 week checkup tomorrow anyway, but was jsut curious cause everywhere i have read say that it shouldnt start till about 17-18 weeks...

[tickle]

Yes, very normal.
Started at 12 wks with DS and 15 weeks with this one.
Everyones different.;)

[reAllytee]

Maybe this was another drama to add why i couldnt b/f i never leaked :rolleyes:
Only after having bubs i leaked a little but not anywhere near as bad as you guys are explaining this wow.
Sorry dont mind me taking things off the topic .... Goes back to her corner.

[DIANNEKB]

Hey All,

I am 34 weeks and I havent leaked at all... does this mean I can't breastfeed?????????????????????????????????

Di.xxx

[reAllytee]

DIANNEKB - Sorry if i confused you :o I was just being silly just ignore me from now on.
I talked to my midwife about this when i was pregnant as not only did i not leak but i never got bigger boobs i felt ripped off :confused: anyways & she said not to get so stressed just yet the only way you will know if you can or cant is after bubs is born & anyways it pretty much always works so dont worry ! Talk to JanetF if you have any worries she is the b/f master :D

[DIANNEKB]

Hey Ally,

Hey that's cool ...... I was actually thinking it before I even read your post ... but as you say you will only know once bubs is out (which I hope comes sooner rather than later) but thanks for the reply....

Di..xxx

[Miaow]

I never leaked when pregnant but now i have to say breastpads are my new best friends lol