period / supply drop

[jennlin]

at what point does your supply drop in the cycle?

i'm having a severe decrease in supply right now and am wondering if it's cause my period is going to start again...i'm on CD32..before baby, i normally have a varying schedule, but averages out to somewhere in the 30's....

[Ashley&Scott]

I would assume you are right about it starting soon.

This website was linked on Kellymom. www.breastfeedingessentials.net/menstruation.html

"Some women do notice a temporary drop in milk supply in the days just prior to a period and for a few days into one. This is due to hormonal fluctuations. Once the period begins and hormone levels begin to return to normal, the milk supply will boost back up again. Most babies can compensate well for this temporary drop in supply with more frequent nursing."