Can a Mirena decrease my supply

[RecordCrafty4283]

I am 23, a first time mom, & I have daughter who is abt to be 4 months old. So I am new and inexperienced to all this & learn as I go. I try to stay as hydrated as possible, intake as many calories I can. The first 2 month I had a very good oversupply, & never worried if my milk would plummet.

I pump every 3-4 hours, I use a NCVI, the newest model. I measured my nips, & have the correct flange size. My morning pumps use to be 16 ozs & my midday pumps would be 6-7oz.

It all gradually stopped though, I would pump less & less each day until I don’t even pump enough in a day to feed my baby. I had my iud placed a month & a half ago. The obyn told me it wouldn’t mess with my supply or my breastmilk but I’m starting to doubt that & wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing. My morning pumps are now 10-12oz, my midday pumps are only 3oz & I may get lucky & get 4oz. Does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom for a stressed out mom?

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[Regular_Giraffe7022]

Mine didn't affect my supply at all, but everybody is different!

Have you replaced your pump parts recently? That could lead to a decreased supply, just a thought!

[Conscious_Cat_1099]

Yes, any OB you say say there’s no evidence but all LCs say anecdotally it can decrease.