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Re: pregnant and nipple question

From: Garry Siegel, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 20:51:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 29 Apr 2002, Janice wrote: >
>I am currently 24 weeks pregnant. I have had a breast reduction 6 years
>ago. For last couple of weeks I have noticed this yellowish/white color
>hardened substance on my nipples. I can't really call it discharge b/c
>it's not liquid form, it is more kind of hardened and looks like little
>crystalized balls sprouting out of nipple in different spots.When I
>shower it usually washes off. Is this normal? What is it? Does this
>have any correlation with whether I will be able to breastfeed or not
>after the reduction?
>Thanks-

Sounds like colostrum to me. It is normal. Maybe you will be able to breast feed.

Garry

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
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