As an exclusive expresser (for a 21 month old, so he has solids too) I can
say I definitely have a supply drop during menstruation.  I usually express
approx 900 ml per day and during my period it can drop as low as 700, but it
jumps right back up again.  Drops over two days, and comes back over two
days.  I suspect a baby feeding more frequently would keep it up, but I just
continue to express as usual, because I usually express 300mL more than bub
needs to give myself some leeway.

Jenny (expressing the night feeds right now)

Breastfeeding Counsellor
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Australia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barb Glare & Chris Bright" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:46 PM
Subject: milk supply & menstruation


>
> Hi,
>
> It is so commonly stated around here that your will supply will decrease
> (dry up even ) when you begin to menstruate that even I am beginning to
> wonder.  It used to always be said that "some mothers notice their babies
> become fussier" around the time they have their period. Sometimes this was
> attributed to a difference in taste. (How would we know that?) But now the
> conventional wisdom from mothers is your "supply decreases"  Can some-one
> shed light on why so many mothers mothers notice their babies are fussier
> around the time they get their period?
> Barb
> IBCLC, Australia
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> Breastfeeding Support online seminar
> www.lrc.asn.au
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