42. Understanding Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) with Lo Mansfield

Motherhood Meets Medicine

Lynzy Coughlin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 December 2021

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

I found this episode very interesting because the topic is something that I never experienced and haven’t heard much about, even as a member of the medical community. As a labor and delivery postpartum nurse, Lo Mansfield joined me to discuss Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex. It wasn’t until she was experiencing D-MER herself that she learned what it was like to feel strong emotions of sadness while breastfeeding. D-MER is a condition that can affect some women who are breastfeeding. It causes dysphoria, or a state of feeling unhappy, right before your letdown. These feelings don’t last more than a few minutes, but can be difficult to manage. It is said that D-MER is caused by the drop in dopamine that occurs during letdown. Lo is a wife, mama to 3 and an RN in Denver,CO who has spent her career in L+D and PPM nursing. She is passionate about all things maternal and fetal health, as well as ensuring that women know that they have a voice and they are allowed to use it in these seasons! In this episode we discuss: The definition of Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex Some ways to help combat D-MER The symptoms of D-MER and how they can vary The difference between D-MER and other postpartum mood disorders When to seek medical help related to D-MER Connect with Lo: Instagram: @thelabormama Website: thelabormama.com Blog: thelabormama.com/blog Dysmorphic Milk Ejection Reflex: Understanding D-MER SHOW NOTES: lynzyandco.com Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For full show notes, head to lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine. Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	And they are some our guide for Marmite first timers. First, toast your pillowy soft bread.
0:08.0	Push that.
0:10.0	Liberally spread that butter. Stroke that Marmite open.
0:16.0	Dip that knife and spread that. Don't overload.
0:22.0	And taste that. Marmite. Love it.
0:27.0	Hate it. Get it on.
0:57.0	Hello everyone. Today I am sitting down to chat with Low Mansfield.
1:13.0	Low is a wife, mother of three, writer and nurse who has spent a career in labor and delivery.
1:19.0	She is passionate about all things maternal and fetal health, as well as ensuring that women know that they have a voice
1:24.0	and that they are allowed to use it in these seasons.
1:26.0	In today's episode we talk about dysphoric milk ejection reflex, otherwise known as demers.
1:32.0	Low experiences condition on a personal level and I am thrilled to have her on today shedding light about this topic.
1:38.0	Let's dive in.
1:40.0	Just a little disclaimer before we start this episode, this podcast does not provide medical advice.
1:45.0	The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only.
1:49.0	No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
1:57.0	Good morning, Low. How are you today?
1:59.0	Hey, good morning. I'm good. It's good to be here.
2:02.0	Yes, so today we're talking about something that truly I had no idea about until I think probably my second or third child.
2:10.0	I didn't experience it myself, so it's not one of those things that you hear about frequently and less, of course, you've experienced it.
2:18.0	So we're talking about dysphoric milk ejection reflex, otherwise known as demur.
2:24.0	And you may not have heard of it before, but if you want to kind of just touch base on what exactly it is.
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