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Maternity blues, also called baby blues, are short-lived mood changes after childbirth that can include tearfulness, irritability, anxiety, sleep and concentration problems. A recent review reports an overall prevalence of about 39% (studies ranged from 13.7% to 76%), but definitions and measurements vary widely. Symptoms usually start in the first…
This study surveyed 80 postpartum mothers at Dewi Sartika Hospital (first or second day after birth, June–Oct 2024) to see if anxiety after birth was linked to Baby Blues Syndrome. Using the PASS and EPDS tools, the researchers found 40% had no anxiety, 47.5% had mild–moderate anxiety, and 12.5% had…
