Possibly tmi- crusty white bits in nipples

[Nicky1306]

Hi,

Has anyone else noticed this? There's little crusty (gross lol ) white bits sitting in my nipples, I can pick them out and it's not sore or smelly. Has anyone else had this ? I've not noticed my boobs leaking so wondered what it is. I'm 22 weeks today x x

It'll just be milk.

Yeah I get this and I had it with DD aswell. Pretty sure its normal :)

I had similar towards the end of my pregnancy. I put it down to leaking very small amounts of milk/colostrum. It went away once DD was born and I started feeding her.

It's colostrum and is perfectly normal and strangely satisfying to pick

It's colostrum! Your clever body has started to prepare for your baby by making this amazing substance for your baby to feed on in the 3-5 days before your "milk comes in". It's packed with good fats and antibodies and forms the basis of the baby's developing immune system.

Yep. You could buff it off with a flannel if you so desired.

Give it a squeeze, bet you'll get a bit of colostrum out :) it's fascinating isn't it? I miss it a bit.

Yes, I get this, no leaking, just looks like/feels like dry skin. I'm trying not to pick it out too often.

I've had this too - almost since I found out I was pregnant (I'm now 35+4). Although my crusty bits are in my bra cups too! :-/

You're just a bit leaky. I always leak in my sleep and then it dries in silvery streaks all over my skin. I wake up looking like I've had snails crawling all over me in my sleep.

I've had this a few weeks now, did with my older children too. Pps have said it all so I won't repeat :)

As above, but it's not gross! Your body has been feeding your baby for 22 weeks, It is getting organised to feed your baby when he / she is born.

I just got this too over the last few days. Am 23 weeks. It looks like my nipples have dandruff.

Lol perfectly normal its milk lmao ...