The baby is still in the womb, but Mother feels there is fluid coming out of the nipple. Is the liquid breast milk? If yes, is breast milk released during pregnancy a normal condition? Let's find out the explanation!
Actually, milk that comes out during pregnancy is not unusual, really, Bun. Mother could have issued a colostrum or yellowish thick viscous fluid that comes out before breast milk. Colostrum can be produced since when it was still pregnant. There is nothing to worry about because this is a normal condition, although not all pregnant women experience it.
Preparation of the Body Towards Breastfeeding
The protein that forms breast milk has actually begun to be processed since the gestational age of 14 weeks. Breast milk that comes out before the baby is born indicates that the breast is ready to give milk. The release of breast milk or colostrum during pregnancy can occur from the age of 5-6 months of pregnancy or in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Colostrum is a high-protein liquid that contains antibodies that protect babies from infection, especially in the first days after birth. Mother does not need to worry about running out of breast milk even though milk is out before giving birth. Because this fluid will continue to be produced more and more after the baby is born.
In addition, Mother also does not need to worry if the milk comes out during sexual intercourse. This happens because the fluid will usually come out when the nipples are stimulated, including during intercourse. The hormone oxytocin which has a role in causing the reflex of milk is also involved in orgasm.
How to deal with seeping milk
Early release of breast milk is not a bad thing and cannot be prevented. Even in certain cases, doctors recommend milking colostrum before the baby is born. This is usually recommended if the baby in the womb is detected as having certain health problems such as Down syndrome, or if the baby has the possibility to be born prematurely.
This method can also be done by mothers whose pregnancies are at high risk, for example if you have diabetes. That way, the baby can immediately get breast milk intake shortly after birth.
Now, so that breast milk that suddenly seeps during pregnancy does not interfere, Mother can use breast pads or breast pads. Some of the things below can be a guide if you want to use breast pads:
- To absorb breast milk, use a breast pad on the inside of the bra so that it does not appear to seep into clothing. Change pads regularly so that the milk does not accumulate and smell. Apart from that maybe Mother still needs to wear these pads at night to prevent leakage of breast milk.
- Disposable breast pads are usually available at baby supply stores, some pharmacies, and also online stores. But nursing pads made from fabric can be more comfortable than disposables. The plastic coating on the disposable cushion does not absorb liquid from the areola, which can cause fungal infections or make the nipples hurt.
- Mother can also wear clothes with patterns or colors that can disguise the milk that seeps around the clothes. You can also use a scarf, jacket, sweater to cover it.
In addition to using breast pads, if possible Mother should reduce nipple stimulation to reduce the possibility of discharge. If you feel the need to wear a bra while sleeping to handle the milk seeping, it would be better to wear a nursing bra or sports bra than a normal bra.
The last and simplest way, if Mother is not ready and suddenly ASI just seeps when you're with other people, just laugh at it! No need to be embarrassed or uncomfortable because this is a natural process in the process of containing, giving birth and breastfeeding.
In the end, this milk that comes out before giving birth is something to be thankful for considering that many mothers complain that the milk does not come out after giving birth. Although generally normal, but immediately consult a doctor if the milk comes out with blood yes, Bun. But also do not worry too much, because about 90% of the emergence of blood in breast fluids is caused by infection or other conditions that are not cancerous, and can heal with proper treatment.
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