Question 1

leaking breasts at week 34, is this a sign of labor?

Accepted Answer

No: Labor at any gestational age is always associated with regular painful contractions, there are no breast symptoms that correlate with labor - i wouldn't worry about it, but ask your doc next time you see him/her.

Question 2

breast leaking like a faucet, am i in labor?

Accepted Answer

No: Labor at any gestational age is always associated with regular painful contractions, there are no breast symptoms that correlate with labor - i wouldn't worry about it, but ask your doc next time you see him/her.

Question 3

i am 1 cm dilated and 30 effaced this is my third child . i am 35 weeks 2 . i am also leaking from breast already.  does this mean labor will be soon?

Accepted Answer

No: Not necessarily. These changes after two pregnancies can happen faster than in the first. 1cm and 30% effaced is not that significant. Good Luck with your delivery!

Question 4

i'm 29 weeks and found i was 1 cm dilated two days ago and now my breast are very sore and leaking.. could this mean possible labor soon?

Accepted Answer

Dilation: At 29 weeks if you are one 1 cm dilated then preterm labor is a risk. Steroid injections should be done to accelerate the fetal lung maturity. There are medications that can be given if you are contractions. Measuring the length on the cervix via sonogram can be helpful. There is a test called a   FFN (fetal fibronectin) that can be done to help determine the risk of preterm labor.

Question 5

is it a sign of breast cancer? my left breast occasionally leaks a sticky like clearish substance that looks yellow and crusty when it dries.occasionalyy it bleeds only slightly. and leaves flakes. on the nipple. i do have severe ezcema. this has been lea

Accepted Answer

The : The possibilities of what this could be are wide. You need a breast exam by a specialist.

Question 6

hi i just want to find out is sore breast and moderate pelvic pain that's persistent 10 days before period sign of pms or pregnancy had sex a week ago but used protection and checked for any leaks there wasn't any?

Accepted Answer

: You are unlikely to have the symptoms of pregnancy at one week after sex. It is not feasible to say why you have the symptoms, without examining you.
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Question 7

my breasts won't stop leaking, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: If you aren't pregnant /nursing. Please see your physician to help determine cause.

Question 8

what might cause my breasts to leak colostrum?

Accepted Answer

Pituitary problem: Pregnancy or breast feeding do and that is normal. If neither is the case then see your doctor, it could be  serious.

Question 9

its been over 2 years and i still have a milk like fluid leaking from my breasts, this happened with my first all the way until i had my recent child?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Many things can cause you to have milk in your breasts including medications and breast stimulation.  However,some more serious things like thyroid problems can cause it so mention it to your doctor.

Question 10

what those it mean when a woman's breast leaks?

Accepted Answer

Leaky breasts: Check with your gynecologist. Your prolactin level may be elevated and your doctor may want to run further tests

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Leaking breasts at week 34, is this a sign of labor?

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Breast leaking like a faucet, am i in labor?

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I am 1 cm dilated and 30 effaced this is my third child . i am 35 weeks 2 . i am also leaking from breast already. does this mean labor will be soon?

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I'm 29 weeks and found i was 1 cm dilated two days ago and now my breast are very sore and leaking.. could this mean possible labor soon?

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Is it a sign of breast cancer? my left breast occasionally leaks a sticky like clearish substance that looks yellow and crusty when it dries.occasionalyy it bleeds only slightly. and leaves flakes. on the nipple. i do have severe ezcema. this has been lea

A member asked:

Hi i just want to find out is sore breast and moderate pelvic pain that's persistent 10 days before period sign of pms or pregnancy had sex a week ago but used protection and checked for any leaks there wasn't any?

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My breasts won't stop leaking, is this normal?

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What might cause my breasts to leak colostrum?

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Its been over 2 years and i still have a milk like fluid leaking from my breasts, this happened with my first all the way until i had my recent child?

A member asked:

What those it mean when a woman's breast leaks?

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