37weeks.. Shouldn't my boobs be leaking?

[1sttimemummy_boy]

I keep reading all these posts about others who are like 17w onwards having leaky breasts. Mine don't leak at all, but if I squeeze them (tmi) I get a drop or 2. Mostly only from my left.

Is there something wrong with me?

[lisas9]

I leaked early on in my first two pregnancies and not at all in my third. I ended up breast feeding him longer than the other two. If you can get a few drops out then you are producing it so I wouldn't worry. You will start leaking when baby starts feeding and then you will be glad it didn't happen during pregnancy as it is a real pain!

[sorenr]

You will indeed! Bottles will be handy even if you are bf, its nice to give the boobs a little break and if your partner is as lovely as mine, he'll be jumping up and down like a 2yr old saying "is it my turn yet? I want a shot!" lol xx

[1sttimemummy_boy]

Thanks ladies :-) I have already got formula and bottles ready, just incase. I would love nothing more than to breast feed my little man and give him the best start I can.
But if I can't, then I can't... And I will still have a beautiful baby, and a beautiful bond. Xxx

[sorenr]

Good god! I fair went on there! Sorry!!!

[sorenr]

I never did leak...even when I bf for over a week. I never filled up with milk but dried up after the colostrum was gone. I always thought I hadnt tried hard enough with my first 2 kids (the first because I had a terrible delivery and was exhausted and in agony plus he was litterally attached to my boobs for 48hrs yet still screamed when he was taken off and the second time my daughter was a little tonguetied and I had a 2yr old to deal with too so I gave up pretty quick) I made a huge effort this time as I had the perfect homebirth, my wee man latched on like a pro and my other kids are now 8 & 5 so can help themselves to a sandwich or juice etc so I had much more time to spend trying to make it work...but for me it didnt. My midwife said that there are very few people like me who simply can't so don't worry too much, but I just want you to be aware that sometimes (for many reasons) it doesnt work and you should NEVER beat yourself up about it, nor let anyone make you feel bad. Simply - it works well for some people, but not for others. For those who find it easy, a few of them look down their noses at those of us who aren't doing it, and it used to make me feel bad when I went to baby groups, but I always tried my best under each set of circumstances and now I hold my head high knowing that I did what I could and if anyone thinks less of me for not bf then they can happily have my boobs and give me theirs because I would if I could!
Anyway, sorry that turned into a bit of a rant! I just think all mums to be should be aware that in many ways it can be outwith our control to do what we have our hearts set on for our children, we need to be flexible to survive and stay sane!

I'm sure it will all go well for you, but if it doesnt, dont let yourself be disappointed, its not for everyone :)

[Chuy1Maria11]

Your lucky im going on 24w tommorow and last night i was in bed with my kiddos nd when i went to turn around my tshirt was all wet ugh the joys lol!

[1sttimemummy_boy]

That's ok then :-) I was so worried I would have no milk and wouldn't be able to breast feed. :-)

[crstl11]

No some people don't leak till birth...feel lucky I was leaking so bad at 16 weeks that I woke up in the middle of the night wet...I'm now 22 weeks and not leaking any. I didn't leak until around 30 with my daughter.