baby blues


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baby blues

1. A usually brief period of sadness, anxiety, and mood swings experienced by a large percentage of women after giving birth. When I had the baby blues after having my first child, I would find myself crying without knowing why. Therapy was a big help to me when I was dealing with the baby blues. Luckily, my sister not that long ago, and it was helpful to watch someone else deal with everything from nursing to baby blues before I had to.
2. Blue eyes, especially those that are light blue. I just had to ask for Sean's number after I got a glimpse of his baby blues—I'd never seen such striking eyes before! I'm his grandmother, how am I supposed to resist his pleading baby blues? I think this brown mascara will really bring out your baby blues.
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[USA], May 6 ( ANI ): Less educated young parents are more prone to newborn baby blues, according to a study.
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According to the NHS, only around one in 10 women were thought to suffer from baby blues.
Symptoms of postpartum depression lurk longer than those of the baby blues and can be more wide-ranging.
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The baby blues aren't associated with depressed children.
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Research in the US shows that as many as 10% of new fathers are hit by the baby blues that can affect 15% of new mums.
Symptoms can include sadness and tearfulness that last longer than the normal baby blues, poor concentration, feelings of inadequacy, disturbed sleep, lack of motivation, difficulty bonding with the baby and lack of interest in things you used to enjoy.
"Baby Blues" and "Tundra" are in and "Peanuts" reruns and "Rose is Rose" are out of the daily pages of the Journal Gazette/Times-Courier starting today.
A Although most women experience what we call the "baby blues" a few days after giving birth, postpartum depression is a far more serious issue.
Ideal for baby showers, a great antidote to baby blues, and sure to liven up parties and gatherings, 100+ Baby Shower Games offers suggestions for both before and after a baby's birth, to cheer up moms who may be close at hand or out-of-town.
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