Lullaby Lactation LLC

09/27/2026

A sudden wave of sadness, anxiety, irritability, or dread arrives right before your milk lets down. Then, within a minute or two, it passes.

You are not imagining it, and it does not reflect how you feel about your baby or breastfeeding.

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, or D-MER, is a physical response to the hormonal changes involved in milk release. It is not postpartum depression, breastfeeding aversion, or something you need to “think positively” through.

Knowing what is happening often brings relief. Support helps too.

Learn more about D-MER and strategies others have found helpful at https://www.lllc.ca/dmer

09/10/2026

Have you heard the terms "ni**le confusion," "ni**le preference," or "flow preference"?

These terms are often used to describe changes in a baby's feeding after the introduction of a bottle or dummy. Some babies may find it harder to latch, come on and off the breast, seem fussy or reluctant to breastfeed, or struggle to remove milk effectively.

If you're experiencing these challenges, you're not alone. Our article explores why this can happen and offers practical, evidence-based information. 💛

https://www.laleche.org.uk/ni**le-confusion/

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08/22/2026

Breast size is primarily determined by fatty tissue—not milk-producing tissue. Parents with all breast sizes can successfully produce enough milk for their baby.

The best indicators that your baby is getting enough milk include:
✔️ Steady weight gain
✔️ Plenty of wet and dirty diapers
✔️ Baby appears satisfied after most feeds

💚 Every body is different. Every feeding journey is unique.

Question for our community:
Had you ever heard this myth before?

08/06/2026

The information gap is real.

People who are breastfeeding have historically been underrepresented in medication research. That means many families and healthcare professionals are left without the information they need to make confident decisions about medication use during lactation.

That's why InfantRisk exists.

At the InfantRisk Center, we do not just interpret the research. We help create it. Our team conducts research on medications during breastfeeding, analyzes human milk samples, and generates new evidence to better understand which medications are compatible with lactation. We then translate that science into practical, evidence based guidance so parents and healthcare professionals can make informed decisions with confidence.

Every study brings us one step closer to stronger evidence, safer medication choices, and healthier outcomes for moms and babies.

🎉 World Breastfeeding Week Giveaway!

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, we're giving away **FREE 3 month access to the InfantRisk HCP App** for new subscribers all week long.

Simply download the InfantRisk HCP App from the App Store or Google Play to get started. If you have any questions or need help accessing the app, we're happy to help.

Together, we're building the evidence that helps families breastfeed safely. 💙

08/01/2026

06/30/2026

It's hot in some parts of the UK! 🌞 Even in very hot weather your exclusively breastfed baby doesn’t need additional water, but they will probably want to breastfeed more. It's good to offer. The composition of your breast milk will change in response to the need of your baby - a higher water content in the hot weather and a higher fat content in the colder months.

lllc.ca/breastfeeding-summer-or-hot-weather

[Image: smiling mother in the sun, with a young baby in her arms. Text: It's normal for babies to breastfeed more often when the weather is hot.]

06/10/2026

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Are you up? We see you! You're doing a great thing for your baby.

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