ppd

noun

Meaning

A form of clinical depression that occurs in women following childbirth, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that interfere with daily functioning.

Examples

  • Many new mothers are unaware that PPD can manifest months after the baby is born.
  • Support groups provide a safe space for women struggling with the isolation of PPD.

Synonyms: baby blues, postpartum depression, postnatal depression, clinical depression