Is this colostrum ?

Question

Hi mummies im 39w and will be induced on 40w cause baby too comfortable inside, no dilation yet. Baby is in good size and weight, and no complication in pregnancy. I actually tried to use hakaa breastpump in hoping to stimulate my nipple to avoid induce and hopefully itll trigger labor. After 15 mins of using, theres a drop of what seems like a yellowish residue on my nipple on one side only. Is this colostrum? #firsttimemom

Vô danh · Answer

Yes, that yellowish sticky drop sounds like colostrum, totally normal at 39 weeks, and actually a good sign your body is preparing for baby! It starts out quite thick and golden, and some mums find only one side produces at first, so no need to worry about that. On the nipple stimulation side, it is a bit of a mixed picture, some mums do find it helps things along, but the general advice seems to be not to overdo the pumping sessions, since there is a difference between gentle stimulation and prolonged pumping that could cause stronger contractions than expected. Since you already have an induction date scheduled and no dilation yet, it might be worth checking with your gynae or midwife first before continuing, just so they can advise how long and how often is safe for your specific situation.