Leaking from your nipples

If your nipples are leaking, it is usually colostrum. This is the first milk your breasts make in preparation to feed your baby. Leaking is normal and nothing to worry about.

When to get help

See a member of the maternity team if the milk leaking from your breasts becomes bloodstained.

See the Breastfeeding guide for lots of information about breastfeeding your baby, including how to deal with common breastfeeding problems.

You can also read about your body after the birth in the Birth to five guide. 

Find out more about health problems in pregnancy.