my period is back! - any tips?

Peanutz21

So she's back with a vengeance.  I've been reading that supply can take a hit.....  any tips for a FTM like myself?

Thanks in advance!  This is my fave board on the bump since joining years ago... 

mommatotwo2

No real advice, except, yes your supply will probably take a temporary hit, it's discouraging and frustrating but just keep nursing and stay hydrated! @casey78 has a vitamin regimen- I think it was calcium and magnesium, but she'll have to confirm. Mine came back right around the same time as yours and has been back every 24-30 days since and I had a slight dip each time. All dips were temporary, thankfully!

Hang in there! Remember, Motrin is ok while nursing! Baby will probably want to nurse more due to that slight dip, so take that as an excuse to sit down and put your feet up! The first couple especially can be a doozy in terms of cramping and bleeding, at least mine were!

ariel8200

Keep very hydrated! That's the hardest part for me.

Peanutz21

sorry fell off face of the planet - abyss of work

@casey78 and @mommatotwo2 - does your supply come back once your period is over? just curious bc i notice my output now the last day or so is still a little low-ish and my period has been over for a few days now

Peanutz21

kam3100 said:

Keep very hydrated! That's the hardest part for me.

ugh meee too

mommatotwo2

casey78 said:

Peanutz21 said:

sorry fell off face of the planet - abyss of work

@casey78 and @mommatotwo2 - does your supply come back once your period is over? just curious bc i notice my output now the last day or so is still a little low-ish and my period has been over for a few days now

yes, it always bounces back. I've never supplemented during af - just be on demand, used my calcium and magnesium, and really focused on water.

Sorry, very late coming back- but yes, mine did bounce back after each period.