What Causes Milky Watery Discharge From Breast During Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jan 2014

Question: I am 21 weeks pregnant and i am having a feeling of some liquid droping inside the body on lowerside of my left breast. Please let me know the reason.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: HIGH PROLACTIN DURING PREGNANCY IS THE CAUSE. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Milky watery discharge (mild) from breast is quite common during pregnancy period and it is quite physiological. It occurs due to high prolactin level. You must clean your breast including nipple regularly to avoid cracking and bacterial infection. Wear tight breast support. Hope, I have answered your query. Let me know, if you need further clarification. Wish your good health and successful motherhood. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through WWW.WWWW.WW

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar