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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 review explains how ordinary “baby blues” differ from more serious postpartum depression and from rare postpartum psychosis. Baby blues cause mild, short-lived problems and often get better with family support. Postpartum depression causes bigger, lasting problems and often needs therapy beyond social help; psychotherapy is usually tried first because…
