Drop in supply

Has anyone started the mini pill and had a huge drop in milk supply. I started taking it nearly 2 weeks ago and the last couple of days my supply has dropped massively. I combi feed but always pump when she has a bottle of formula or breast milk and have never had any issues. I've been drinking loads of water, eating well and I've power pumped to try and bring it up. I've even changed pump parts and now feel so deflated 😫
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That’s a shame, sorry to hear that, the mini pill is the one which is meant to be ok when you’re breastfeeding. I’m breastfeeding and started the mini pill about 3 1/2 weeks ago and I haven’t noticed a difference. But I haven’t been pumping as much lately and just EBF when my little girl wants it. It might be worth going back to the GP and seeing if there’s another form ok when breastfeeding you can take

Omg maybe that's what happened to mine!! 😵😵😵 I've literally had to give up and am in the process of letting myself dry up because it was taking me 3 days to get enough for 1 bottle!!

@Katie I've only noticed it because of pumping. I've still been able to breast feed during the night so I'm grateful of that. I just really don't want to stop as I've really enjoyed it and didn't even think I'd make it this far. I definitely think I'll contact the gp. I'm just praying it's temporary

@Chloe I really don't want to give up, I've loved it which has surprised me as before having her I really didn't think I was going to be able to do it. I'm sorry to hear you're going through similar

@Sophie I didn't want to either, I had many a cry about it, but ultimately carrying on was detrimental as well, I was lucky to get 20ml from a pump of both sides 😭 All since I started taking the mini pill, I never made the connection though. It was a lose/lose situation. Gutting! P.s, we're dog mums to the same breed which brings me far too much joy 😂

@Chloe exactly you've got to do what is best for you and baby. Im hoping it'll settle for me but my partner has said i can come off it if i want to and we'll just have to try another option. Oh they are the best breed aren't they! We rescued ours 2 years ago and I wouldn't be without her 💕

@Sophie I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I hope you do manage to increase your supply again. They so are! My boy is stubborn as anything though haha, hes a pain but I wouldn't have him any other way/any other breed!

@Chloe Thank you 🥰 oh so is ours but she makes us laugh when she is. She's been so good with our baby too 😍

@Sophie Mines a little intense with him at the moment, but he's so attentive if he hears him cry

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