My periods returned about 7 weeks after birth I think. Had just stopped the post-birth bleeding and the wacko - first period. I've had them every three -four weeks since. Not happy at all about it. Doesn't affect my supply at all but is really really really really (is that enough really's?) painful to BF the week before the bleeding. Bub is exclusive BF too, and feeds really often so there is no reason they should be back, except maybe I'm just super fertile.
The timing of AF returning doesn't have anything to do with supply. It is uncommon for af to return within 6 months if your baby is exclusively breastfed, but it can happen. Not feeding during the night can contribute as these night feeds create a higher hormonal level than day feeds. Once solids are introduced - recommended at 6 months - then the baby is no longer exclusively breastfed, so this increases the chances of af returning.
af does not affect supply, but sometimes babies are fussy during the first af as the milk might taste a bit different. This is temporary. Also, supply is not affected by how much you eat or drink or exercise. The thing that most affects supply is the amount of breast feeds - the more often you feed the more milk you make. It is very common for babies to drink more quickly once they are a few months old - often they empty a breast in under 5 minutes. The faster feeds are not a sign of low supply, so try not to worry.
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