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A member asked:

Is it normal to have leaky breasts in the third trimester?

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Yes: Many women produce colostrum in the second half of pregnancy. It is totally normal.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy will prepare the body to produce milk and often can cause leakage late in the pregnancy.

Answered 9/11/2013

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