Im in 6th month and a little curious about when the milk part actually starts. Nobody at home really talks about it openly. Did u notice anything during pregnancy itself or only after baby?
Actually, your breasts start preparing colostrum (the first thick yellow milk) around the second trimester itself, though it might not leak. Real breast milk only comes in 2-3 days after you deliver your baby. Just keep nursing, your body knows exactly what to do.
My mother told me not to worry if there's no leaking during pregnancy, as it's completely normal. Some women leak a few drops of yellow liquid in the 8th or 9th month, but for most, milk starts only after delivery. Just enjoy this time at home!
Hormonally, prolactin is kept in check by progesterone during pregnancy. So while colostrum is produced early on, true lactation only triggers once the placenta is delivered. Don't squeeze your breasts to check, it can cause contractions.
Haha, I was also waiting for the milk dairy to open during my 3rd trimester! But honestly, my body kept it a secret until day 2 post-delivery. Don't worry, your baby won't go hungry, the system works!
Look, don't expect milk to flow like a tap while you are still pregnant! Leaking or not leaking has nothing to do with how much milk you will have after the baby is born. Just focus on your current diet.
I read on my pregnancy app that colostrum can start forming from week 16! Some moms notice a little crust on their nipples, which is totally normal. If you don't leak at all, that's also 100% fine.
