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bfing and af ??

tfarabianstfarabians
in Washington Babies
weird I know but I just got my first real period after having J and my bm supply has totally tanked.  I pump after 4 hours and pretty much get nothing.  I was pumping every 6 hours and getting about 8oz now I'm lucky if I get 6.  To add insult to injury J just started drinking 6 oz bottles at a time so now I've had to pull into my freezer stash and even use formula.  Has this happened to anyone else?  I'm taking fenugreek now in hopes that it helps.
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Re: bfing and af ??

  • kristalovesjaredkristalovesjared member
    I think I've heard from others that while they are on their period their supply goes down, but then once af stops, it goes back to normal. I never got mine until I stopped bfing, so I do not know from experience. I'd just keep pumping and hopefully when af stops you're supply will be back to normal. You could also contact a lactation consultant. Good Luck!
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  • IdahoGirlIdahoGirl

    I never got AF while I was pumping...  I was super lucky in that department - I didn't get AF until 9 or so months with M.  I just had my first with W.

    I will say, though....I know they say water supply doesn't affect pumping, but I sure noticed a dip when I wasn't drinking enough - so do your Fenugeek, but don't forget your water if you're not drinking enough.

    Also - if you're serious about continuing to pump and really just can't get much of a supply, you might consider Domperidone.

    You're awesome Tiff...keep at it.

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  • Seattle_JiLLnSeattle_JiLLn
    It should come back when your period is over.   Try drinking gatorade... that really worked better than Fenugreek for me.
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  • JaimeCHJaimeCH member

    Yup. Happened to me. I'm one of the unlucky ones who got AF by 5 months. Supply tanked, but came back after AF went away. Just stay hydrated and use your stash or formula.

     

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  • tfarabianstfarabians
    thanks girls!!  This was a new one for me!
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  • zazzuzazzu
    I was told by my lc, that not only does supply decrease but that the milk takes on a metallic taste that sometimes causes the baby to not want to eat. I hope af isn't too awful to you.
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