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postpartum depression

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


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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

This could help not just with pregnancy in general, but also when things go wrong, including postpartum depression, she says.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Another thing that I feel like the controversy is proof of is how much of a non-factor postpartum depression is.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Now that the process has come to an end and the movie is about to be released, the director jokes he's "now in postpartum depression".

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

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