Dr Ekawali Gupta

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

During pregnancy, noticing a little discharge or leakage from your ni***es can catch you by surprise—but in many cases, it can be completely normal. 🤍

Your breasts start preparing for breastfeeding even before your baby arrives. The discharge may be clear, whitish or yellowish and can be colostrum—the nutrient-rich first milk your body produces for your baby. Some women notice it during pregnancy, while others don’t notice any leakage at all. Both can be normal and neither predicts how well you’ll breastfeed.

Avoid repeatedly squeezing the ni***es just to check for discharge.

However, speak to your doctor if the discharge is bloody, foul-smelling, pus-like, only from one breast, or is accompanied by a new lump, significant pain, redness, warmth or fever.

Pregnancy comes with plenty of unexpected changes—knowing what’s normal can make them a little less worrying. 🤰💕

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28/08/2026

25/08/2026

Epidural liya tha… isliye ab back pain ho raha hai?” 🤔

It’s a concern I hear from many new mothers—but persistent backache after delivery isn’t automatically caused by the epidural.

Temporary soreness around the injection site can happen. But postpartum back pain can also be related to the physical changes of pregnancy and delivery, weakened core muscles, lifting and carrying your baby, feeding posture, lack of rest, and the everyday demands of caring for a newborn.

So before blaming the epidural, it’s important to understand what’s actually causing your pain.

If your back pain is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by weakness, numbness, fever, or bladder/bowel problems, speak to your doctor promptly.

💜 Don’t let myths make you fearful of your pain-relief options. Ask questions and make an informed decision with your medical team.

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