baby blues
- plural of baby blue.
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
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
"Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping," writes the Mayo Clinic.
From Salon ● May 8, 2022
I seen plenty a womens get the baby blues after they done birthing.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
