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Well, i really can't answer your specific question, but I can tell you that my breasts did not leak at all prior to birth. WIth that, the right one always seemed to produce more milk then the left. I don't think you have anything to worry about, but maybe someone here has had a similar experience

I know that it is common for one breast to produce more and be easier with the let down. Also, baby might prefer one side over the other and for balance reasons you will want to work at getting baby to take both sides.

You might want to post this on the breastfeeding board too. I hope you find your answer.

My left breast leaked for a week before my right one started leaking. Now I have to wear a bra with nursing pads in it, cause they both leak. I don't know why, maybe the breastfeeding board, like hopefulJenn said, or ask your doctor or a nurse you feel comfortable with.

Debbie

definantly... my left breast started leaking and if I touched the nipple it would squirt across the room as if it was gorged with milk. the right one if given a good massage and coaxed would drip just slightly. IF I remember right they did the exact same thing when I was pregnant with my daughter. I didnt breastfeed though so I duno if it was the same on both sides with milk supply for baby. I do know that as soon as I delivered they both became properly uncomfortable.... and both needed a lot of ungorging.... so I owuldnt worry to much.... I do know its rather annoying when I am not wearing anything and I lean over my belly for something only to sit back up dripping wet.... my daughter has even started noticing it and is facinated by the 'baby food' mommy is making and wants to see it lol... we are not very modest between us 2. she has great modesty between the sexes (Ie daddy and bubba cant see her in her underwear) but when its just us girls its naked city it seems... there is no bashfulness about our bodies and she is very aware of the changes my body is making and wants to check them out lol.... lol I just went soooo way off topic...


ANy how ya... lol... I wouldnt worry

i was starting to leak around 16 weeks and it was only from the right breast. because i'm very straight forward, i had no reservations literaqlly asking my doc if it was ok to leak from one boob, both, or none. she said it was normal and that some women will not leak b4 delivery. later on i also leaked from the left. now i leak, but not as often as before.

I didn't leak at all before and baby definitely preferred breast feeding on one side. I got quite lopsided and now always start the feed on the less favoured side.
I don't know if it's possible for only one side to lactate but even if this was the case (like if you'd had a breast removed because of cancer or something) I'm sure you'd still be able to breastfeed from one only... think about women who breastfeed twins! :)

Hi hun. Want to know when mine started leaking colostrum? The week I fell pregnant!! (Before we even knew.... now THAT was embarressing!!!) Really, in most cases by the time your baby is born and you are flooded with yet more wonderful hormones, your body will kick in and produce milk in both breasts. It is very rare that a woman has a condition preventing this. You may find, however, that one breast releases the milk easier, quicker and in far greater quanitities (one of mine frequently produced 150mL, the other 250mL... quite different!). You can pump the breast and empty it regularly to get it prodcing more (I ended up with 230mL and 250mL capacity). It is VERY normal and common for women to have one breast with far greater capacity and let-down ability. It is nothing to be concerned about, and on the off chance you do struggle with one breast producing milk, you can still raise your prolactin levels and increase your milk supply, being able to feed your baby with one breast (hey, look at twins!). Breast size also has absolutely NOTHING to do with breast storage capacity!! Only in the fact that a larger breast has the potential to store more milk (as it can contain more milk ducts) and therefore take longer to empty. The smaller storage breasts can produce the same amount of milk in the same time, it simply fills and empties quicker and more frequently. God has designed us beautifully well to feed our babies :) It would be a great idea to get in touch with the lactation consultants at the hospital (even before the birth, as you can get in to see them quicker that way since you will not be a new patient after the birth) in case you come across any problems. My daughter could not feed and I needed to pump every feed for her, but the consultants were lovely and as helpful as possible!! It can be a daunting task, but so worthwhile xx