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Infant feeding

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probably completely illogical but

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JazzAnnNonMouse · 22/05/2011 17:00

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and my boobs are leaking every now and then with clear liquid (I'm assuming it's collustrum stuff?). My questions is - will there be enough left when she actually pops?! Is there a limited amount of collustrum before actual breast milk?

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HarrietJones · 22/05/2011 17:18

No it just comes until baby drinks it & the sucking stimulates the milk production( that's my understanding of the process anyway!)

lilham · 22/05/2011 17:30

Don't worry, you'll keep producing collostrum. Your milk won't come in until your baby is born. Only annoying thing is you'll need to wear breast pads now.

Pilchardnpoppy · 22/05/2011 17:31

Your milk 'coming in' will be triggered by the removal of the placenta after your baby is born.

clairefromsteps · 22/05/2011 22:04

You'll keep producing colostrum - I speak as someone who is 32 weeks and has been leaking since 20 weeks! Your 'real' milk tends to come in 3 to 5 days after you give birth.

JazzAnnNonMouse · 23/05/2011 18:28

phew! thought I might run out and baby wouldn't get any (it's supposed to be good for them right? or is that something I've dreamt?!)

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