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postpartum depression

[pohst-pahrtuhm di-presh-uhn] / ˈpoʊstˌpɑrtəm dɪˈprɛʃ ən /


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On Wednesday, Morissette appeared on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and told host Alex Cooper that she experienced postpartum depression after giving birth to each of children, and that the condition worsened each time.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Several new mothers battled what looked like postpartum depression.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

"I ultimately hope that there is more advocacy for postpartum depression and psychosis."

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

While postpartum psychosis is rare, conditions like postpartum depression and anxiety are common, occurring in around one in six new mothers.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

She had probably had postpartum depression at the very least, Mia realized, perhaps even a postpartum psychotic break.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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