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Yesterday I got a new pair of Supple Nipps. I had used my old pair over three years and the silicon must have weakened, since a tear developed in one, making it useless. After a respite of several months I got a new pair, and they feel especially tight on my nipples, with strong suction. Yesterday I wore them on and off throughout the day, so as not to stress my nipples. In the evening I wore them for a couple of hours, and when I removed them, a significant amount of clear liquid came out, leaving a stain on my couch. This was clearly not perspiration, but must have been a preliminary sign of lactation. Doing some research on the web, I see that this substance is called colostrum, or pre-milk, and precedes lactation.

This has completely taken me by surprise. Now I am curious to see if breast milk will follow it in a few weeks.