In Linköping, Sweden, on March 29, 2026, a breastfeeding expert reportedly expressed concerns about widespread ignorance regarding D-MER, a temporary anxiety attack during breastfeeding, within the healthcare system. According to unconfirmed reports from two local newspapers, Åsa Hermansson, a midwife and breastfeeding consultant at US in Linköping, stated that the lack of knowledge about D-MER is significant in healthcare. She reportedly finds this frustrating but believes it is good that the issue is being highlighted.
D-MER is described as a temporary anxiety attack when breastfeeding a child, with an estimated five to ten percent of people experiencing it. Hermansson holds an international certification considered the highest standard for breastfeeding knowledge and support.
the lack of knowledge about D-MER is significant in healthcare
She reportedly finds this frustrating but believes it is good that the issue is being highlighted