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Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:24pm \| IP Logged

Hey All

I was just wondering what is considered 'normal' with regard to pregnant women's breast milk coming in.

I'm 25 weeks pregnant and tonight I've noticed my first leaks. There's not very much and it's clear (so cholosterum (sp?) rather than milk assumably) but I'm sure I didn't get it this early with my first daughter and my Mum has also said she didn't think women started 'leaking' this early According to my scan graphs Millie (bump) is on the larger scale for her stage, but she's not abnormally big, however my Mum's now got me worrying that I'm actually further on than I/Midwife/scans think I am

What does everyone think? Any reassurance and advice gratefully accepted pleasey.

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Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:52pm \| IP Logged

It' quite normal to leak milk earlyish on especially with 2nd and subsequent pregnancies. When I was pregnant with Ollie who was my 3rd baby I leaked from 16 weaks. Don't worry it's ok.

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Posted: 13 November 2007 at 9:59pm \| IP Logged

Sams right. I didn't leak at all until I had Edward.

However friends, especially in 2nd or 3rd pregnancies have been known to be using breast pads to soak up extra spillage from very early. In fact one friend discovered she was pregnant at around 11 or 12 weeks when she noticed she was leaking milk!

Don't worry Baby Millie won't be popping out early!

(although its always a good idea to let your midwife know of any concerns you have)

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Posted: 13 November 2007 at 10:08pm \| IP Logged

Hi hun it's easy to say don't worry but try not too, sam and madz are right, with my second i leaked alot and i still can sometimes if i'm hormonal etc.... so try not to let it worry you just think you're body's getting used to the changes thats all.

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Posted: 13 November 2007 at 10:23pm \| IP Logged

I leaked quite early on in this pregnancy too- hope that helps put your mind at rest a wee bit!

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Posted: 14 November 2007 at 7:56am \| IP Logged

aww hun like the others have said its normal so dont panic - i never leaked at all while pregnant with molly and so far havent with this one and im 29 weeks, i know my sister and lots of friends leaked alot and from early in pregnancys, hope your minds at rest takecare luv jue xxx

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