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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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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

She added "the postpartum baby blues are real", saying: "To do exercise can be one of the most beneficial things we can do to help with them."

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

The Money crew talks record-breaking rental prices, infant apparel brand Kyte’s baby blues, and the marketing secrets of Josh wine.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2024

Win is judged, castigated, sneered at for the slightest slip-up; Leo bats his baby blues and all is forgiven.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2022

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