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Is it Normal to Leak Breast Milk Before I Deliver?

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Is it Normal to Leak Breast Milk Before I Deliver?

Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN • March 11, 2025 • 5 min read

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Some pregnant women find that beginning in the third trimester, they start to leak colostrum (or if they squeeze their nipples, a few drops will appear). This is totally normal and can happen even earlier for some women. This is just another way to show that your body is already preparing for breastfeeding!

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