I'm in my second trimester, and sometimes I notice a small leakage from my breasts. Is it normal for milk to start coming from breasts during pregnancy, and if so, when does it usually happen?
I panicked so much when I saw wet spots on my t-shirt in my 6th month! But my gynac assured me it's just colostrum and totally normal. It doesn't happen to everyone, though.
I had a C-section and my milk didn't leak at all during pregnancy. It actually took 2 days after the surgery for my milk supply to fully come in, so don't feel anxious if you see nothing right now.
Most women don't leak at all during pregnancy, and some start seeing drops in the third trimester. Both situations are medically normal, so no need to overthink it.
It is so natural to feel worried about this, I used to check myself daily out of anxiety. Honestly, leaking during pregnancy is completely optional and has nothing to do with your future milk supply.
With my twins, I started leaking slightly in the third trimester, felt like my body was getting a head start! Just buy some breast pads, they are a lifesaver.
I didn't have any leaking or milk drops during my entire pregnancy, probably because of my hormonal history. But my milk flow was absolutely fine after my baby was born.
Beta, for some women, a few drops of yellowish liquid called colostrum might leak around the 7th or 8th month, and for others, it only comes after delivery. Both are completely normal, so don't worry at all.
