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Milk Supply

I'm 38 weeks and am worried about milk supply. I know milk doesn't come in till a few days after baby is born. This is my 4th pregnancy and normally i leak like a cow for 4 to 6 weeks before the baby is due but this time my boobs feel empty and i haven't leaked is this normal?
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973741 tn?1342342773
Honestly, for most women, true milk doesn't come in until they give birth. Before that, it's usually just a reaction to all the shifting hormones and even women who are not pregnant can get that.  It's called prolactemia.  So, yes.  This is fine and is of no indication about ability to nurse or your future milk supply once baby is here.  You're almost there girl!!  Congrats!
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