Breast Leakage During Pregnancy: Causes & When to Worry

Question
I am seven months pregnate(30wks)and have begun leaking from my breasts.  Is this normal?
Here is some background info.  My first pregnancy was 3 yrs ago, and I have a beautiful daughter, my second pregnancy was last Nov. and unfortunately ended in miscarriage.  Except for a nasty cold I am otherwise a healthy young woman (under 30) and have had no complications during this pregnancy or my first pregnancy. I appreciate your knowledge on this topic. thanks Jennifer Reynolds

Answer
Hello Jennifer. Yes, your breasts leaking is completely normal and fine. It happens to many women. Don't worry about losing that precious colostrum, you will keep making it throughtout the rest of your pregnancy and for the first week or so after birth. I do hope you are planning on breastfeeding- please find your local La Leche League group and start NOW attending their great info sessions- they will be of GREAT help after the baby comes and you will learn lots. All the best- Cheri.