TMI PHOTO! Does anyone know what these are?

Question

I've had these bumps on the side of my nipples for a few years - way before I got pregnant. Every few days, they fill with liquid, and occasionally white stuff (although I don't think it's pus). They don't hurt at all and aren't sensitive, they're just kind of annoying! Anyone have or seen anything similar?

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Bumps on areola (nipples circle)If you worry about those 'funny bumps' on the areola, those are supposed to be there; they are called Montgomery glands or areolar skin glands. Their function is partially unknown, but scientists suppose they are there to lubricate the nipple/areola area.These Montgomery glands can be about unnoticeable, OR stand out as bumps on the areola. They often become more prominent during pregnancy. Also, it appears they are white in some women.Some women have squeezed them and can get a white substance out, but please do NOT squeeze them because that causes them to become infected.

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My old midwife said that there are there for when you have a baby. That the fluid inside give off a scent to them letting them know their food is there..... true or not idk....

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Ya learn something knew everyday!! 
I had no idea!
**knowledge is power!!**

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I have always had them. I have a bunch and never worried about them, they just seem normal to me lol

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I have one on each nipple. I've always wondered what they were.

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They produce an individual scent signature that helps the infant locate the breast as well as providing lipid moisture to an area of skin that doesn't have as much oil production.

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It is normal. Do not squeeze them or anything. They are glands.

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I have no clue what's that and why but I've got the same thing

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I've had them ever since I've had boobs. As does my sister. We're pretty sure it's normal.

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Its normal, believe they are called montogmery glands. Have had them my whole life

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