baby blues

noun

Meaning

A short-lived period of mood swings, sadness, and anxiety often experienced by mothers in the first few days after giving birth.

Examples

Many new mothers experience the baby blues within the first week of delivery.
Her doctor reassured her that the baby blues are a common and temporary reaction to hormonal changes.

Synonyms: postpartum mood swings, postpartum blues, maternity blues

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baby blues

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪ.bi bluːz/

Definition

A short-lived period of mood swings, sadness, and anxiety often experienced by mothers in the first few days after giving birth.

Examples

Many new mothers experience the baby blues within the first week of delivery.
Her doctor reassured her that the baby blues are a common and temporary reaction to hormonal changes.
She found it difficult to explain why she was crying, but her partner understood it was likely just the baby blues.

Synonyms of baby blues

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