Anyone else leaking milk yet?

snmcfarlin

I woke up this morning with definite boob leakage! Not a lot, but enough to freak out this first-time mom! Is this normal for 26 weeks?

drpayne

It's normal but it's not milk. Its colostrum. Milk doesn't come in until after birth

hansonam446

What PP said. But I feel you, I have all sorts of weird things going on with my nips lately.

brookeshea

As strange as this sounds ive been leaking since my daughter was born ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO! lol. My hormones suck.But now that im pregnant again it has completely stopped.

MouseInLux

drpayne:

It's normal but it's not milk. Its colostrum. Milk doesn't come in until after birth

This. Just grab some breast pads if it's a problem.

snmcfarlin

Thanks for the colostrum clarification! lol! I feel better hearing from y'all!

peacelove&mama

I've been leaking colostrum since 12 weeks (ish... I don't remember exactly)

Perfectly normal, if a bit annoying. Stock up on breast pads! Getting stuck to clothing/beds sucks if your nipples are tender!

mest1215

snmcfarlin:

I woke up this morning with definite boob leakage! Not a lot, but enough to freak out this first-time mom! Is this normal for 26 weeks?

 

I sure hope its normal, im not nearly as far along as you and just a few days ago i started to notice colostrum leaking (only after taking a shower though). im not too worried.  

CallMeLauraJane

Yes, it can be normal. Not everyone will leak, but I did with my first and started leaking colostrum at 12 weeks with this one.

Stock up on some nursing pads.

drpayne

FWIW, I don't think its much of an indication as to how much you'll leak later. I thought I'd need nursing pads but I gave them away.