Does a Woman Have Milk During Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, especially in the late stage, a small amount of breast milk secretion is a normal phenomenon. The closer to delivery, the more breast milk is secreted. After the baby is born, the hormone secretion in the pregnant woman's body increases, and lactation begins. It is normal to have milk secretion during pregnancy, but if accompanied by breast pain or nipple discharge, there may be a possibility of breast hyperplasia.
Milk may appear during pregnancy, usually around the fourth or fifth month. Specifically, this mainly occurs between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy. If milk appears after pregnancy, it will be secreted, but the amount is not significant and is more similar to milk leakage. Some women may not have milk secretion after pregnancy, but both situations are considered normal. The secretion of milk after pregnancy is mainly caused by the increase of prolactin during pregnancy. If the secretion of prolactin is high during pregnancy, milk may be secreted around the fourth or fifth month. After delivery, the prolactin level in pregnant women continues to increase, resulting in more milk secretion. Non-pregnant women have low prolactin levels in their blood, and generally do not secrete milk.
During the early stages of pregnancy, breast development does not require medication, as it may affect the normal development of the fetus. Pregnant women can perform breast massages regularly to prevent breast duct blockage. If there is severe breast pain or discharge, it is recommended to consult a doctor first. If breast disease is diagnosed, appropriate treatment methods should be selected.
