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D-MER is a physiological response that occurs in some breastfeeding mothers, typically right before milk letdown. Instead of the expected feelings of warmth and bonding, these mothers experience intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or even despair. It's like a dark cloud passing over what should be a beautiful moment, it actually leaves you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed.
C in Sleep & tiredness
Recently when I breastfeed I feel like my DMER has got worse! At night, it’s like I have restless leg syndrome all over my body and I want to thrash around - it makes me so anxious and upset. Any body else have this extreme restlessness while bfing?
H in Postpartum mental health
Is anyone who’s dealing with DMER also finding they have a forceful letdown and/or oversupply? I was reading that a forceful letdown could be due to a strong reaction to oxytocin, as oxytocin is the hormone that pushes the milk out. DMER is thought to be caused by a surge in oxytocin suppressing dopamine, so I wond...
Incognito in Breastfeeding
I realised from about 2 months in that I had D-MER after I googled it and have found it's become more and more obvious each time. I have a sinking/dread/sadness right before I breastfeed but also multiple other times throughout the day and a few seconds later I'll feel my breasts fill up. My baby is nearly 4 months ...
E in Morning sickness
Hello 👋🏻 I googled my symptoms and D-MER came out. Every time I start feeding, the moment the letdown comes I have this deep sinking feeling in my body, the same I get when I am extremely sad or anxious. I feel very sad all of a sudden. It lasts a minute and goes away. Is it D-MER do you think ?
C in Other
The lack of awareness about D-MER is everywhere. What would you have like to see at your Dr office?
