nipple Q- is this dry skin or dried milk?!?

rpalen29

So, I noticed at around week 15 that my nipples felt a little bumpy and dry, so i noticed that in the crevices of my nipple skin (if there is such a thing) that it was peeling, it was about the same color as dry skin. I'm a FTM, and have no clue what to expect with my nipples, and producing milk, and what it even looks like. I've never felt wetness. So, is it dry skin or dried milk??

sugarmamma

For me it's dry skin.
I noticed marks in my bra and that's when I knew my girls were leaking.

chapmanwedding

It's most likely colostrum which you produce before your milk comes in. It's minimal right now so when you notice it, it'll look dry like it did. I have had the same thing both pregnancies. Totally normal.

trevinosnm

Mine is just dry skin.  I've used a bit of Aquaphor but my doctor also recommended lanolin.

Ali322n

Mine started leaking at 15 weeks. I'm also a FTM. But when it drys on my skin it looks like dry skin. But when they leak I can def feel the wetness lol.

MAdams728

A couple of times I've noticed a tiny bit of yellowish stuff right at the tip.  It's kind of thick, but flakes right off.  It's definitely not skin, though.

mamatohne

Mine are dry and itchy, I have been putting aquaphor on them for weeks!

Rachel Goldstein

I'm leaking colostrum. Some days worse than others. I do notice what could be described as dry whiteish flakes on my nips. Could be dry skin, could be you're leaking a bit. Best time to check is after you get out of the shower. Give the girls a squeeze and you'll probably get your answer.

alysonmcc

I have noticed the same thing. It didn't happen till around 30+ weeks with my son, but I know it's colostrum because my nipples are a little sticky, like they stick to my bra a little when I take it off and they feel slightly tacky to the touch. It's nothing compared to the mess they make after baby gets here!