baby blues

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Baby blues has two distinct meanings.

The first is a colloquial term for blue eyes, especially light or striking ones: She inherited her mother's baby blues.

The second refers to mild depression or mood swings experienced by new mothers shortly after childbirth—less severe and shorter-lasting than postpartum depression: The baby blues usually pass within a couple of weeks.

postpartum

depression

Prolonged low state

  • sadnessState of emotional pain
  • hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
  • anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress

motherhood · maternity · fatigue · mood swings · tearfulness · adjustment · bonding · recovery · birth · nursing

eye color

eyes

Organs of sight

sparkling · bright · newborn · cute · adorable · cherubic · innocent · wide-eyed · lashes · twinkle

nursery

pastel

Pale, gentle shade

lullaby · mobile · blanket · onesies · swaddle · rocking chair · pacifier · bassinet · nightlight · cuddly

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eye color

baby bluesbrown eyes

Dark-pigmented irises

black eyes · hazel eyes · brown-eyed · amber eyes · green eyes

postpartum mental state

baby bluespostpartum depression

Mood disorder after delivery

postpartum psychosis

Family

blue, baby, blues, babies, babyish, babysitter, babysit, bluish, babying

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