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baby blues

NOUN

postnatal depression

Synonyms

WEAK

depression downheartedness dumps heaviness of heart low spirits lowness melancholy postpartum depression

Example Sentences

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Distinct from postpartum depression and the baby blues, conditions that are pervasive and persistent, D-MER is episodic, flaring and disappearing within minutes, completely related to the act of breastfeeding.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

But then it's finished "and there's a bit of baby blues afterwards," as she comes down off the adrenaline rush.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Coppola’s enthusiasm for her star pays off in droves throughout the film, as she frames Anderson in lush pastel pinks and baby blues to emphasize Shelly’s gentle soul and Anderson’s unique presence.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2025

However, prior to the diagnosis, she said every time she looked online for help, all of the advice was about "baby blues and feeling sad".

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024

He puts his hands on my shoulders and looks into my soul-ish innards, it seems, with those piercing baby blues.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone