Will I Produce Colostrum After Baby is Born?

Question

So, I've started lactating (at 23 weeks). I'm not sure how the body works as far as production of milk, so will I still produce colostrum after baby is born? I want him/her to get the benefits of it, but I'm too early to save and freeze what I've produced bc it's only good for 3 months. Does anyone know?!

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You don't start producing milk until a few days after the baby is born. Your baby will get the colostrum it needs.

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Your body will produce the colostrum it needs after baby's born. You won't make milk until a couple days after baby's born. Don't pump and store while your pregnant. Our body's work in a beautiful way it knows when the baby is born and provides the right kindof milk baby needs at the stage babys at.

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You will. You're just "leaking" which is normal in some women including me, it happened to me on my first pregnancy and again on my second at 18 weeks. In my experience, I produced a lot. I would make 8oz per breast. So try and relax, let your body make the magic happen ! 😊😊

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I'm in the same boat and had the same thing happen with my first pregnancy as well. I had no problem and nurses him until he was a year old.  It's a good sign. It means things are working and getting ready!

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This may sound TMI, and if so, I apologize, but what does it look/feel like? Is it consistent, or just occasionally? Is it a little, or a lot? I'm 23wks and wondering if that will happen to me.

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Your body will produce it yes! Once baby is born your baby will get what he/she needs. Colostrum and hind milk as long as keep baby to breast👍🏼 the more babies nurse the more milk you produce! So whenever baby is sticking his/her tongue out or rooting, out baby to your breast! Always.

Will I Produce Colostrum After Baby is Born?

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