Since the conception of a child, certain changes occur in the body of a woman. With the development of the fetal body begins to prepare for the birth and to ensure further activity. First of all, the baby needs nutrition that the mammary glands produce.
Colostrum called the first portion of milk, which the mother feeds her baby after birth. All subsequent feedings are not able to provide so many nutrients. It is this first portion that is the baby’s most powerful defense, as it lays the foundation of his immune system, and, therefore, no viruses can overcome the fragile body. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Not a single specialist has yet managed to obtain colostrum by artificial means, since its structure is unique and inimitable. Moreover, each woman has a special colostrum structure.
Colostrum is often released during pregnancy, that is, when the baby has not yet been born. Many women are scared, considering this process is not normal and even dangerous. These fears are empty, because colostrum during pregnancy can stand out, and there is nothing wrong with that. Expectant mothers already in the early stages of pregnancy observe changes in the mammary glands, for example, any touch now becomes noticeable, sometimes even uncomfortable.
Colostrum during pregnancy can be released from the second trimester. The period at which discharge is observed is individual for each woman. In some, it may not stand out until the last week of pregnancy. As a rule, colostrum during pregnancy is a very thick liquid in structure with a yellowish tint. The main thing to remember that there is nothing wrong with his appearance there, it's a natural process. If a woman has breast ducts are sufficiently strong, the milk will not leak.
Sometimes colostrum in pregnant women can stand out quite abundantly, and externally it does not look very aesthetically pleasing. In order to maintain a feeling of comfort, there are special breast pads that reliably absorb smudges. And of course, we must not forget about hygiene, you should wash the chest in the morning and evening. If abundant colostrum is accompanied by itching chest pain, then it makes sense to contact a specialist who will tell you how to deal with this inconvenience without harming the fetus.
Do not try on your own to prevent the release of yellow liquid, for example, by expressing milk. The process of decantation is similar to the process of feeding, which means that the hormone oxytocin will actively be produced in the body of a woman. This hormone can become a stimulant for uterine tone: the walls are reduced rapidly, which leads to premature birth or miscarriage. Therefore, any unauthorized action of the expectant mother can lead to adverse consequences.
After the first feeding, the breast usually swells, which indicates the appearance of milk. Therefore, in subsequent servings of food, the baby receives colostrum diluted with milk. There are situations when there is very little milk produced in the chest, so women do not even have a baby. This is wrong, firstly, the baby should get access to the breast on demand and at least 8 times a day. Secondly, breast sucking provides a reduction in the walls of the uterus, and, consequently, milk production.
If colostrum is absent during pregnancy, then some women tend to worry about the lack of milk in the future, but this is a common misconception. The body of every woman is different and operates in accordance with the characteristics of its structure.