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BF moms who got the AF - does the AF affect your supply? If yes what do you do build it back up?
So I after almost 7 mo of BF I got my AF this morning, yay ! NOT!
I BF my DD for 7 mo and didn't get my AF until I completely stopped. This time around even though I am still EBF (other than solids 1- 2x a day) it's here . Anyway , I feel that my supply dropped yesterday and today , wondering if this is permanent or if it will go back up when the AF ends and if it is temporary what have you done to keep the supply and help it go back up again. I have not had any supply problems until now , so not sure. Did read that fenugreek and oatmeal helps, but does it really?
I was trying to pump this morning after 8 hrs of not pumping or nursing and only got 3oz on one side, and 2oz on the other , normally I get around 5-6 oz each side after 3-4 hrs of not nursing/pumping , I also tried nursing DS last night and he was fussing a lot, didn't seem like he was full when he was done. Ended up giving him expressed milk . Now I know why 
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Posted 4/8/13 9:10 AM  |
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Re: BF moms who got the AF - does the AF affect your supply? If yes what do you do build it back up?
AF came at around the 4 month mark. I find that my supply takes a dip a few days before I ovulate and a few days before af is due. I find the supplements help. I ran out and noticed a difference
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| Posted 4/8/13 9:36 AM |
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MrsA714
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Re: BF moms who got the AF - does the AF affect your supply? If yes what do you do build it back up?
It did for me. And I got it 6 weeks after having DS  . I used fenugreek which I think definitely helped. And tons and tons of water. Trying to pump in between feedings, while very annoying, I think also helped.
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| Posted 4/8/13 9:45 AM |
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christy811
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Re: BF moms who got the AF - does the AF affect your supply? If yes what do you do build it back up?
I got AF about 4.5 mths after with boy my boys and yes it did affect my supply.
I increased my water, ate oatmeal, drank the milk plus teas, and pumped after each feeding. It usually only lasted while I had my period and would increase afterwards.
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| Posted 4/8/13 9:52 AM |
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Re: BF moms who got the AF - does the AF affect your supply? If yes what do you do build it back up?
thanks ladies, I guess I will order fenugreek (spl) and get some oatmeal. I am trying to drink more fluids and pump in between feedings when I can .
this is so annoying !
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| Posted 4/8/13 4:38 PM |
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yankeebaby
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Re: BF moms who got the AF - does the AF affect your supply? If yes what do you do build it back up?
Get the pills. The liquid is gross.
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