When is colostrum produced in pregnancy?

Question

I've been reading up on breastfeeding, and I heard about colostrum. I was wondering at what stage of pregnancy does a woman usually start producing it? My delivery date is still some time away.

Tulsi Shinde · Answer

Yes, it typically starts forming in the third trimester. It's completely normal if you don't see any leakage before delivery.

Ilakiya Soni · Answer

It can start anytime in your third trimester, or even only after delivery! Don't stress too much if you don't leak anything before birth, it's perfectly fine.

Falak Malhotra · Answer

I remember leaking slightly in my 3rd trimester and panic-calling my mom! Looking back, it was just colostrum and it's completely normal, nothing to worry about.

Zankhna Talwar · Answer

I felt so connected to my baby when I saw those first few drops of liquid gold in my 8th month. It is such a beautiful process of motherhood.

Shubhra Das · Answer

Ho na, it usually starts in the third trimester. I noticed tiny yellow drops around my 8th month, it's just nature preparing for the baby.

Gauri Parikh · Answer

My body started producing it around month 7, which my doctor said is totally normal. Keep up with your regular checkups and ask your gynac if you see any leaking.