Supply drop?

jac409 · June 2013

The last few days I have noticed quite a drop in my supply, which is disconcerting. AF hasn't returned yet, but I know supply can drop when that happens. Does anyone know, does supply typically drop before AF shows up,or does it happen during your period? I am wondering if this might be the reason.

kjsmith9 · June 2013

I've read some posts on the BF board about supply dropping right before AF shows up. No experience to offer though... I'm still lucky enough to be without her (knock on wood)!

I have random supply drops here and there and can't seem to link it to anything. I just try to guzzle water and increase my calorie intake when it happens.

*LrCg* · June 2013

This is my 3rd baby and I've EBF all of them. I noticed that when AF was coming, I would have a supply drop the week prior. And with my first 2 kids, AF returned around 6 months PP (it has not returned this time). When this time came, I would use Mother's Milk tea- and notice a big difference. I'm not a tea drinker but the tea didn't taste bad at all. Now with my 1st baby, I had to also power pump too (which is pump for 12 minutes, rest for 15, pump for 12 minutes, rest for 15- do this for an hour a few times a day). Also pump right before nursing your baby (you will not dry up- your baby is the BEST pump ever!). I was a much better milk supplier the 2nd and 3rd time around. Try going on to Kelly's Mom website, they have a lot of advice to increase supply.

robyn2201 · June 2013

Drinking enough water? It's starting to warm up and it always takes me a little while to remember that I need to drink more water when it starts to get hot. And I do get a supply drop about a week before AF arrives.

UnexpectedlyExpected · June 2013

In my personal experience I haven't noticed a supply drop prior to AF. I do have random supply drops and I can't figure out why. When those days come I usually drink a few cups of mothers milk tea for a few days and I'm back up.

I hope your supply gets back to normal.

jac409 · June 2013

Good point on the water. We have been outside a lot and it is hot here. I have done fenugreek and lactation cookies before, but I will try the tea too. Thanks ladies!

Jackiemxoxo · June 2013

I'm EBF and was one of the unlucky ones that got AF 6 weeks pp and have been regular ever since. I definitely notice a supply drop right before it starts and then when it starts my supply returns. Lots of oatmeal and water seem to help. Also, I let DD nurse as often as she wants.

kristine618 · June 2013

This just happened to me right before AF too. I am back on my OCP's so I knew it was coming, but wasn't sure how the supply would do. The day or two before AF I could barely get a letdown, but seems to be back to normal now.

MrsBigTime · June 2013

I notice a drop a few days before AF. I haven't figured what works yet to help it, except Domperidone, but even with that I pumped a few ounces less than what I was pumping before.

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