postpartum depression

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New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

This would leave millions of women uninsured at a critical time when they are vulnerable to postpartum depression, infections, hypertension, and other life-threatening complications.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 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