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Did anyone else start leaking colostrum this early...?

I was only about 5 months along when I started waking up with a soaked t-shirt. My mom and grandma freaked out, saying it was really weird. Most women I have talked to say they didnt get their milk in until after birth. Did I get mine early because my husband and I were sexually active during my pregnancy and my nipples were stimulated, or is it something that just happens?

Public Comments

1. That same thing happened to me with all 4 of my babies. It's totally normal. Your body's just getting ready.
2. I am not certain of the cause, but I produced colostrum very early in pregnancy also, and have produced it every month since having babies! I am in my 40's now and still produce colostrum with every menstrual cycle. One doctor told me it is just the difference in hormone levels from woman to woman. Hope this helps.
3. Did you know that having sex during you pregnancy can have you go in to early labor because of the stimulation of the nipples.. And yes I have the same problem it started when I was about 5-6 months along I would wake up with me shirt wet as well.. good luck to you I hope this helps..
4. I'd say it's normal, just not so common. I started to leak about 2 months before my second was due, so leaking before birth is normal. You'll have to start using nursing pads in your bra from now on, but I wouldn't worry.
5. hey i dont think ur weird. i had a friend who befor she had an abortion at 3 months her boobs started leaking to so yeah ..
6. I started leaking and getting soaked during the night right around the time that my non-maternity pants started to get tight. Then, after pregnancy I couldn't produce much at all so I decided, after pumping and getting not much at all, to bottle feed. Good Luck!
7. wear a tighter more supportive bra.. if stimulation and such.. more support helps.. trust me!