Sounds like DMER or dysphoric milk ejection reflex (I think it is called). I know this has been discussed here before. It has to do with a physical reaction to the hormones triggered during letdown. 

Tania Archbold IBCLC
www.mothersnectar.ca



On 2012-01-05, at 22:58, J Nicholls <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello Wise ones
> Has anyone had any experience with a mother who becomes deeply sad when breastfeeding, but once the feed is over the sadness goes.
> The mother in question experienced the same symptoms when breastfeeding her first child and now is experiencing the same with her second child.
> Why?
> Sincerely
> June Nicholls
> Midwife/IBCLC
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