What is D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)?⁣ ⁣ D-MER is a condition affecting lactating women that is characterized by an abrupt dysphoria, or negative emotions, that occur just before milk release and continuing not more than a few minutes.⁣ D-MER is a physiological response to milk release. It is not a psychological problem. The mother cannot control it.⁣ ⁣ D-MER has been linked to an inappropriate drop in dopamine that occurs whenever milk is released. In a mother with D-MER at the time o

Dysphoric milk ejection: the real reason you might feel sad when breastfeeding

Milk #Ejection, also known as the letdown reflex, is a crucial process for #breastfeeding. Here's a brief overview: - Definition: The release of #milk from the #mammary #glands in response to suckling or nipple stimulation - Trigger: Stimulation of nerve endings in the nipple sends signals to the brain, releasing oxytocin - *Effect: #Oxytocin causes milk ducts to contract, releasing milk into the ducts and making it available for the baby to feed The letdown reflex can be triggered by: - Baby's