D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)

The surge of negative emotions occurs about 30-90 seconds prior to her milk release when  breastfeeding, expressing or with spontaneous milk ejection reflex (let down). By the time milk  actually releases and the baby starts gulping, the feelings have dissipated, only to return just prior to another let down.

The most commonly used words used are: a hollow feeling in the stomach, anxiety, sadness, dread, introspectiveness, nervousness, anxiousness, emotional upset, angst, irritability, hopelessness and general negative emotions.

Cup Feeding a Newborn

Breastfeeding a baby 6mths old or more and needing to give milk but your baby can’t take a bottle . A squeezable straw sip cup is worth a try !