Leaking Nipples & Breastfeeding

[Leanne&Bump..x]

Thinking over this, it sounds really childish, but im a first timer and really worried!
When my mam had me, my brother and sister she was unable to breastfeed.. If my nipples dont leak will that mean i am unable to breastfeed? Or will there be a higher chance that i cant because my mam cudnt? Sorry for how childish this sounds, i just have my heart set on breastfeeding but havent had any leaks or anything? Thanks x

 

[cheryl]

When i had my other 2 children I didn't start to leak until they were born. when my son was born at 33 weeks I had to express the milk and I was only getting a few ml to start with which is a tiny amount. I think your milk starts to flow when the baby sucks.
Luv Cheryl xxx

 

[joeo]

I was worried about this as well as I havent had any leaking yet and was wondering if I might not be able to but, i am going to give it a go and hope that even if I dont leak befor baby arrives that onces she does everything will get going.

 

[Serene123]

My boobs didn't leak, and I breastfeed just fine. My mum couldn't breastfeed me either. Everyone is different. If you can't breastfeed it isn't the end of the world anyway.

 

[Hevz]

My boobs only leaked in one pregnancy....I have breastfed successfully 3 times now


Don't worry. Sometimes advice from parents etc is useful and sometimes you're best to ask a professional coz we're all different. Speak to your midwife, she'll put your mind at rest. But I'm a Breastmate peer support councillor and have done training on this subject...so don't fret chick

 

[AC81]

I asked my midwife about this the other day and she said that you don't always leak before giving birth anyway. Mine have just started to leak now - but only if I give em a good squeeze (not sure if I should be doing that really). I really want to give breastfeeding a go and I hope to god I can do it, but it isn't the end of the world if you can't - don't beat yourself up about it.