Mirena and milk supply

Stephanie

Has anyone had any supply issues with the IUD marina?

I had mine placed on Monday and I swear I’ve had a huge decrease in supply and nothing else in my regimen has changed. I’m really upset and emotional because I’ve worked so hard to breast-feed and now my supply seems much lower than usual.

Update: I am getting really discouraged. I talked to a lactation consultant and my OB and they said they haven’t heard of the Mirena affecting milk supply. I have most definitely noticed a decrease, but is it a coincidence that it started happening the week that my IUD was placed? Nothing else in my regimen had changed. I am drinking a lot of water. My breasts feel less full and I’m pumping less. I’m worried but would like to keep my IUD if it isn’t the problem. I started taking brewers yeast and drinking Mother’s milk tea today. I ordered Fenugreek to start taking tomorrow.

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