34 weeks and NO signs of breast milk producing..

[hunny12]

I'm a little over 34 weeks pregnant and have absolute NO signs of milk in my breasts. I am naturally small chested so i don't know if that has anything to do with it. In the beginning of my pregnancy I did have very sore nipples but i haven't felt anything else since my first trimester. My breasts feel the same not any bigger and no swolleness at all. I'am definitely planning on breast feeding but I don't know if that's going to be possible the way i'm going. Is this normal? Most girls I know that have had kids are leaking milk during this time, I hope I will still be able to breast feed my baby girl once she's born and not have to wait weeks before it comes in, because they say it'll be hard for baby to transition from the bottle to the breast.

[kimmy4]

once you go into labor your milk will come in and you will wish it didnt    lol i breastfed 4   mine never came in till i went into labor    and breast feeding is so rewarding i hope you stick with it and dont give up!  it is worth all the trouble

[stephie4]

my milk didn't come in until about 1 1/2 days after labor with my first pregnancy.

and then a lot of uncontrollable leaking.....   don't worry, its coming!

[kellym]

HA HA HA, It will come, TRUST ME! Straight out, full, pointy, HUGE boobies are on the way!

[tahariel]

Don't worry. Your milk will come in after the baby is born. For the first couple of days, you'll produce colostrum, which is very rich in antibodies and immune system boosters, then by day 2-4 your milk will arrive and you probably won't be small chested anymore.  :-)

You and your baby may benefit greatly from a lactation consultant right away, preferably for your first breastfeeding session in the hospital. Amazingly helpful.   And remember, the first 3 weeks of breastfeeding are often the most challenging, but not supplementing with a bottle and sticking with breastfeeding is so rewarding!  Even full-time working moms can breastfeed for as long as they and their babies wish. Both my girls nursed for 15 months each! Good luck!

p.s. now would be a perfect time to take a breastfeeding preparation class, if one is offered through your hospital or local LaLeche League. There are also some great books available that you may find helpful too!