When does breast milk start to leak??

Question

I'm 28 weeks and 3days preggo and have always heard you wont start to leak til after birth, but I just woke up and one of my nipples was leaking. I was wondering is this normal, if not what does this mean, and when did everyone else start to leak?? thanks

Answer 1

My first child I leaked for 2 months before I gave birth, my second child I didn't leak until my milk came in 3 days after he was born. Both are normal and and have no barring on how soon you will deliver, the hours you'll be in labor, your milk supply, the sex of your child, or anything else for that matter.

Answer 2

I have already had a child and I just found out I ws 6 weeks pregnant , What was my first clue?
I had a leaky nipple!

This is ok ! and after you have a baby, some women still have milk leak right before their period, like my friend!

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Yes is normal some women leak before and the majority after .I started leaking three days after i gave birth.

Answer 4

My breast milk started leaking at 16 weeks pregnant... like all over the place. I guess it differs from woman to woman.

Answer 5

you can start to leak but its called colostrum right now its not acutal milk you wont get the breast milk for at least 2 days if not more after you give birth, trust me you will know when there is milk in them

Answer 6

Yes, mine did when I was about 3 or 4 months pregnant. I called the doctor b/c I didn't think it was normal and they said it should only last about one week. But it lasted throughout my pregnancy and the Dr's weren't concerned about it. Good Luck

Answer 7

3 days after birth of all 3 of mine,that's not milk its colostrum

Answer 8

Every woman is different and every pregnancy can be different. To have gestational leakage is not unusual. If it becomes painful, then you should check with your doctor.

Answer 9

You might have blown a gasket..... Take it to the nearest mechanic and have it checked out.......Then make sure they check your fluids and top them off....