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Breastfeeding emotions

anxious-mamaanxious-mama member
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This sounds crazy I know, I am trying to get my milk supply in (and failing), but that's not what I'm worried about. When i am hooked up to the pump I get this weird feeling of sadness in my gut, I feel like I want to cry. But as soon as I turn it off the feelings go away. Which is not helping me get motivated to pump. What is this and has anyone else had this issue?
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Re: Breastfeeding emotions

  • 00kim0000kim00 member
    edited February 2023
    I haven't experienced this, but I know it's a thing! It's actually common enough that there's a name for it D- MER (dysmorphic milk ejection reflex). Here's some info on it: https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/d-mer/

    It may be confirming to hear: "This is a physiological response (not a psychological response) that appears to be tied to a sudden decrease in the brain chemical dopamine immediately before milk let-down". There's nothing wrong with you or weird about it, it's a chemical reaction related to the milk production.
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  • anxious-mamaanxious-mama member
    Thank you! I'm going to look more into that! I did end up deciding to formula feed instead. The emotions were too much, and I was crying, like ugly crying multiple times a day. Since I've stopped trying to BF I have been in a great mood. It's upsetting that it didn't work out but it's okay 😊 
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  • 00kim0000kim00 member
    Oh good, I'm glad you found something that works for you and baby, and that you're at peace with how it worked out. I'm sure your little one is better off with a happy, present mama. Congrats and good luck!
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