Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

Hi,
This is my 2nd pregnancy...this never happened to me before I gave birth with DD. I am 26 weeks today and have been leaking little drips of milk! I am not a breastfeeder so it is actually grossing me out that it's happening NOW before giving birth. My milk barely even came in with DD...about a week after I delivered I had tiny little drips and it was gone in like 2 days.

I guess I'm just worried if I'm "leaking" now...what is to come? Will it get worse? First I noticed it was I woke up the other morning with dry milk spots on my t-shirt. Then I actually felt very tingly the other night so I peaked and was wet/dripping.

Anything I can do about this? Should I mention to OB at next appt or is this totally normal?

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

This is my 2nd pg also and I started leaking at 19w this time. It doesnt happen by itself, only if I squeeze, for lack of a better word lol. I told my ob at my appt right away he said its normal and shouldnt affect me BFing either way. I'm 29w now and it's the same.

ETA: If its going through your bra and shirts, I would justget nursing pad inserts and avoid a hot shower directly on your chest.

Message edited 5/11/2012 5:21:54 PM.

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

I leaked for a few days sometime in the early 30 weeks and haven't leaked since. Weird! I thought it was so odd the first time my shirt literally clung to me

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

This is my second pg and I've been leaking since 21 weeks. Ob told me its very common to leak early. I had horrible supply issues with dd so I'm sort of hoping the leaking early may help with my supply.

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

I would say normal - I started leaking in my first pregnancy at 20 weeks and it was so embarrasing lol. I was at work at the time and one of the young guys that worked with me said "you have something on your shirt" I looked down and was just mortified! Of course I asked my OB and he said everyone is different and there was nothing to worry about!

Good Luck to you and your family!

PS - I also never stopped leaking (a very tiny bit) and my son is 6.5

Message edited 5/11/2012 7:45:53 PM.

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

Ok good to know it's normal & I'm not alone. Thanks ladies!!!

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

totally normal. Same thing happened to me. Just be sure to wear a good padded bra!

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

I had this with my second pregnancy also. I started producing milk very early. The doctor said it was completely normal.

Re: Total TMI but leaking milk at 26 weeks...is this normal?

Started leaking a lot t 18 weeks. I even felt engorged and they were hot.