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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

"This was not a case of the baby blues but a far more sustained period of depression which impacted on you physically and mentally."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

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

When she meets working-class gamekeeper Oliver Mellors, those baby blues signal finding a kindred spirit in hurt, searching and sensitivity — all nicely reflected in O’Connell’s tough but warm Derbyshire accent.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2022

I seen plenty a womens get the baby blues after they done birthing.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett