Milk supply and birth control

Neffa1024

Does anyone have experience with decreased supply due to birth control? I think that might be part of my issue. I'm going to stop taking the pill after this packet and see what happens. Did anyone do this and see a difference? If so about how long did it take? Thanks!

danabsd

What pill are you taking?  I took the mini pill with my first and am again this time and it has had no effect.  Have you had a period yet?  it maybe your period coming.  That can cause a drop in milk production. 

mrsbtobe20122

I noticed a huge drop on the mini pill within two days. I went from pumping 12 oz in the am to 4-5 oz. I also had spotting/bleeding enough for a tampon. I stopped it and got mirena, pumped a bunch, now my supply is back.

Neffa1024

It is the mini pill. I've been back on since week 4 due to endometriosis. Started my period regularly again at week 7. Now I'm getting ready to go back to work next month and so far I have been unable to pump any extra. I'm to the point where I am willing to tough out a horrible period if it means an increased supply. Wish me luck!

NorthernGal248

I'm on the little arm insert bc. When I first went on it I increased the amounts of times I pumped in order to make sure I continued making enough. I slowly went back to pumping every 6 hours. My supply is holding steady.