Hi All,
I guess that when it comes to MERs I need to be a bit more specific in my
querys.
I know that as far as the intensity of "feeling" an MER it varies from one
woman to the next.  So, wondering if a mom needs to feel one to have one is
not really my question.
I also know that if a mom is not feeling an MER that we need to watch the
baby for signs of MER and if we see the appropriate signs (good hydration,
weight gain, appropriate wet and poopy drawers, etc) then we don't worry.

I am wanting to know the mechanical workings of the inner structure of the
breast in relation to MERs and how they influence the breastfeeding success
or failure of a dyad.  Also,  how does the baby's suckling at the breast
affect the internal strcutures of the breast to produce an MER (or not to
for some women).  WHat is it in nipple stim that causes the alveoli to
contract?  What about the lenght of time that a mom is BF?  Why would she
feel/have MERS in the beginning and maybe not later?  What about when a mom
loses her supply (but did have MERs) then relactates and has none?  Why
would this happen?

Jay