Side effect of minipill or impending period?

Bella61811

Hi ladies. For the past few days I have noticed a decrease in my milk output when pumping. I've been getting half the supply. I just started my 4th week in my pill pack and have been spotting since early last night.

Do you think the decrease in milk supply could be from taking the pill or could my period be on its way due to the spotting? I know some women on here have posted that they have a temporary decrease before their period starts so I'm hoping that's what's happening to me and it's not from the pill because I don't want to have to stop taking it. I'm bummed about the decrease though

TIA and have a great night! 

dmhrn13

You're taking the progesterone only mini-pill? Then no- that will not effect your milk supply. Yes, the spotting can be from your period coming. But that shouldn't effect your supply either. What else has changed? Baby sleeping more? You've gone back to work- feeding/pumping patter has changed? I would go back to feeding/pumping every 2-3 hours for a week or so to get your supply back up before its too late.

Bella61811

dmhrn13:

You're taking the progesterone only mini-pill? Then no- that will not effect your milk supply. Yes, the spotting can be from your period coming. But that shouldn't effect your supply either. What else has changed? Baby sleeping more? You've gone back to work- feeding/pumping patter has changed? I would go back to feeding/pumping every 2-3 hours for a week or so to get your supply back up before its too late.

The only thing that's been changing is DD is sleeping for longer stretches at night. She is still eating every 2-3 hours during the day without fail. Her first stretch of sleep at night is usually 5-6 hours and then she will go back down for 2-3. Last night her first stretch was for 8 hours but I honestly do not anticipate that happening again.  

rodiesmum

all i can say is that based on my experience the mini pill caused me to gain weight and led to supply issues. everybody's diff though

mnewlee

My doctor did warn that the mini pill MIGHT cause supply issues. Kind of like it isn't common but it isn't unheard of.Everyone's body reacts differently.

(for me, it makes my appetite insatiable)

 

Maybe give it a week to see if your period starts or your supply evens back out. If you're still having issues try stopping the pill for a couple of weeks and see if that fixes the problem.

 

BC issues are really annoying. Good Luck.