Help? Leaking milk!

Question

I'm looking for some advice.

I've been leaking colostrum since early in my pregnancy (around 19 weeks).  I'm now 35+2 and I'm full on leaking through my bra and top.

I'm worried that my milk is coming in early and that it'll dry up before baby gets here.

Anyone else experience this and can give me advice on what to do?

Thanks,
Kayleigh

Answer

Your body is only making colostrum right now. Mature milk does not come in till about 3 to 5 days after birth. It can come in sooner than the 3 days. But there is no way you can dry up before the baby comes.

Answer

Your body will continue reproducing colostrum. It's not something to worry about at all. Buy some breast pads and stick em in your bra. They'll help with the leaking :)

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I really doubt you'll dry up before the baby comes. Actually I think a day or two after the baby's born your regular milk will come in and your chest will probably be hard as a rock 🙈 that part sucks. 
You [should] still have colostrum to give baby when they arrive, and for a couple days after until your milk comes in. Your body makes what is needed at the time, it doesn't stop at a certain point or after a certain amount especially prior to birth. Labor and birth of the baby will help to stimulate the letdown of the colostrum and then milk. 
Buy some breast pads so you don't soak through your bra and shirt. I like Lansinoh pads. :)

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I've been leaking since around the same time and have noticed the leaking has gotten somewhat heavier. I'm 36 weeks now. I've been wearing reusable breast pads since shortly after it started so it hasn't gotten to the point where it has leaked through for me. I do remember at one time closer to when it started though I had on the pads and a sports bra under a thin tshirt and it leaked through. Sounds like you're leaking more than me though. I don't know if I've ever heard of that happening. I would guess that they are just getting more prepared for your baby's arrival!

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