https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:02:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215793 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:52:22 +0000 bhbee 1215793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a huge drop for my first PP period. after that I didn't notice it as much (and it always came back fine). I panicked the first time but there wasn't much I could do except keep going (did a few extra pumping sessions) and hydrate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215755 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:36:38 +0000 cheert16 1215755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: thank goodness I have a pretty good stash! ;-)@MamaMoose: @MarieJ: thank goodness it bounces back!<br /> @purrpletulips: thanks for the suggestion- I will add it to my shopping list! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215750 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:34:17 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1215750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine always dips and comes right back up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215748 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:33:57 +0000 purrpletulips 1215748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have this problem (AF has yet to reappear) however I was told that AF does impact supply in many women. It was discussed at the LLL meeting I attend and the suggestion was to take Calcium Magnesium prior to AF starting to help maintain the supply. I think it is also mentioned on Kelly Mom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215745 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:33:48 +0000 MarieJ 1215745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My output took huge hits when AF appeared. It always went back to normal when she left. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215744 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:33:10 +0000 MamaMoose 1215744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup mine always dips during my period. It's happening to me as we speak. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215740 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:30:09 +0000 regberadaisy 1215740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Generally speaking I think it does. Drink extra water and take supplements if you don't have a stash! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215739 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:28:47 +0000 cheert16 1215739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: will it go back up when AF leaves? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215716 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:16:51 +0000 regberadaisy 1215716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, output drops like crazy during AF! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/af-and-pumping#post-1215710 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:14:35 +0000 cheert16 1215710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone had a huge change in their pumping supply when they got AF back? I pump a few days a week while at work, and normally I get 4oz every pump session- since I started AF on Tuesday my pumping amounts are half what they were- I am only getting 2oz per session (that's both sides combined!!!) Will my output increase when AF is gone? Or should I get prepare myself for my BF'ing and Pumping journey to end? Help?! </p>