Let-Down: Milk-Ejection Reflex (MER) and Dysphoric Milk-Ejection Reflex (D-MER)
Every nursing parent experiences milk-ejection reflex (MER), better known as 'let-down'. Doesn't "milk-ejection" sound like a more accurate description of our superpowers? Let-down may feel like a mild sensation, pressure, slight burning, or even painful for some mothers. It varies a lot from mom to mom. When pumping, let-down is when milk sprays instead of dribbles from the breast. Side note: Did you know your nipples were more of a sprinkler and less [...]