noticed thoda yellowish sticky discharge from my nipples today and got a little startled. im 7 months. is it already milk coming or too early? wanted to know when this usually starts for you all.
Some moms leak early in the third trimester, while others don't leak at all until after birth. Both are completely normal and have nothing to do with your future milk supply. Just avoid squeezing or pumping before your baby is born.
I remember asking my mother about this when I noticed some dry crust on my bra in the 8th month. She gently explained it is just the body preparing for the baby and told me to just clean it with warm water. It's a very natural process.
I felt so surprised when I noticed tiny wet spots on my t-shirt around my 28th week. It was just a little bit of colostrum, and it made me feel so connected to my baby. But remember, every body is different!
For many women, a few drops of yellowish colostrum can start leaking around the late second or third trimester. But don't worry if nothing comes out either. For me, the milk flow only properly started 2-3 days after my normal delivery.
I understand how confusing this can be, and I used to worry constantly because I didn't leak at all during my entire pregnancy. I thought I wouldn't be able to nurse. But my milk came in perfectly on day three, so please don't let this stress you out!
