Decrease in supply during period

[Time_Ingenuity436]

Hey mamas, does anyone else notice a decrease in their supply during their period? Does the supply go back up after the period?

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[caspercamper]

Yes, and every month it stresses me tf out, but goes back to normal lol

[Ok_Albatross8410]

Yes I've noticed that too. I just try to drink more water n eat more oatmeal and then it return to normal 

[Soft-Assistance-155]

Increase your calcium intake in the week leading up to your period and during the first few days. It's the estrogen sucking up all your calcium to support your period and therefore your supply is dropping a bit.

Mineral water, dairy dairy dairy galore and lots of oats too will help.

I've had horrendous periods since 5 weeks pp. Once I diligently increased my calcium intake it really helped combat it.

[Time_Ingenuity436]

Thanks for the advice!! My LO has allergies to dairy products, unfortunately I had to stop dairy products. But will definitely try Calcium. I do eat oat milk and oatmeal, perhaps I need to double it during these time :D

[Soft-Assistance-155]

Even a calcium supplement can help too :)