Childbirth World- Education & Lactation

10/30/2025

Can't wait!

Just picked up posters for the Birth and Beyond Expo!! Will be placing them in different places around Newaygo County, thank you to all the sponsors!

10/25/2025

That time of year again.... I've been an Evidence Based Birth Instructor since 2017!

10/08/2025

How many of you experienced this? I know a couple of you that have...

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a condition that affects some breastfeeding mothers, characterized by negative emotions that occur just before or during milk letdown. Unlike postpartum depression or anxiety, D-MER is specifically linked to the physiological process of milk release. Understanding D-MER is important for providing support and effective management for affected mothers.

D-MER is a sudden and brief wave of negative emotions, such as sadness, anxiety, irritability, or even a sense of dread, that occurs just before the milk ejection reflex. These feelings typically last only a few minutes and resolve once milk flow begins

Symptoms of D-MER vary in intensity and nature but are generally negative and unpleasant. They can include:
- Sadness or Despair
- Anxiety or Panic
- Irritability or Anger
- Dread or Guilt
- Emotional Numbness
-Homesickness

D-MER is distinct from other emotional or psychological conditions like postpartum depression (PPD) or postpartum anxiety (PPA):
- Timing: D-MER is closely linked to the act of breastfeeding and the letdown reflex, whereas PPD and PPA are more constant and pervasive
- Duration: The negative emotions in D-MER are short-lived, lasting only a few minutes during milk letdown
- Specificity: D-MER symptoms are specifically triggered by breastfeeding, not by other activities or events

10/03/2025

Good info to know!

09/25/2025

This classic article has been updated! Come learn about the 13 most persistent myths I have seen time and time again during my 17+ years of this work. Which myth surprised you the most? Let me know!

https://vbacfacts.com/13-myths

09/19/2025

Are you interested in a safety, choking, and infant CPR class?
Let me know here or at Childbirthworld@gmail.com

09/17/2025

So true! After 24 hours, often they want to nurse often!

09/13/2025

It's been quite a week- from remembering 9-11, murder of Charlie Kirk, our neighbors son and brother buried.... A reminder to stand up for what you believe.
If you find yourself in a pregnancy not planned, reach out! I will connect you with resources.

09/10/2025

Soooo true! Baby wants momma!

From a biological and developmental standpoint, babies thrive on connection. Their tiny brains and bodies aren’t built for independence yet… that will come with time and maturity. What looks like “clinginess” is actually survival.

🔹 When your baby breastfeeds on demand, she’s signaling hunger, growth, and comfort needs.
🔹 When she wants to be held often, she’s building secure attachment and regulating her nervous system.
🔹 When she hates sleeping alone, it’s because human babies are wired to seek safety through closeness.
🔹 When she loves to be rocked, it mimics the soothing rhythm of the womb and helps her feel safe.

These are not bad habits.
They are not flaws.
They are not things you need to fix.

They are signs of a baby doing exactly what she was biologically designed to do. 🧬💗

So instead of feeling like you’re doing something wrong, take a breath and remember:
Your baby doesn’t need training—she needs you. Your arms, your milk, your presence. That’s the foundation for her growth, health, and sense of security.

You are not spoiling your baby. You are meeting her needs in the most natural, human way possible. 🌸

09/10/2025

Don't watch the clock!

The clock looms large in the lives of many nursing families. When a new baby is born, some parents are told or make assumptions about: How many minutes their baby should nurse How long their baby should be satisfied between feedings The longest stretch of time their baby should sleep Does it make se...

09/06/2025

(Team feed-to-sleep.)

Mother Nourish Nurture 🫶🏼