Gail: for all of the sudies and all of the trials it is important to remember that each mother, person, is an individual.... the studies INDICATE that the mini pill will not affect milk supply...this is a general statement for the general public. the mother who called is not "general" she is specific and from what you describe if there is nothing else in the picture it looks like the pill is the problem. 5 wks is also an early starting date. My recall is that the lit says after 6. Patricia