postpartum depression

noun

postpartum depression

noun
1

Human sciences, Medicine, Psychiatry, Psychology, Sciences Depression experienced by a parent, usually the mother, after childbirth.

  • Some women with postpartum depression and thyroid imbalance may require antidepressants and psychiatric therapy.1999, Ridha Arem, The Thyroid Solution, →ISBN, page 216:
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baby blues

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