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Im 36 w pregnant. i was squeezing my breasts to see if i was producing colostrum and some blood came out. could i have squeezed too hard?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Bright red blood will always be associated with tissue injury. However, it may self heal if you limit repeated trauma. Occasionally an infant will produce the same bleeding/injury from vigorous suckling. I wouldn't lose sleep over the issue.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2019

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A member asked:

Im 36 w pregnant. i was squeezing my breasts to see if i was producing colostrum and some blood came out. could i have squeezed too hard?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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