Postnatal depression

/pˈəʊstneɪtəl dɪpɹˈɛʃən/

/pˈoʊstneɪɾəl dɪpɹˈɛʃən/

[noun]

[NOUN]

a medical condition in which a woman feels very sad and anxious in the period after her baby is born

What is "postnatal depression"?

Postnatal depression, also known as postpartum depression, refers to a type of depression that some women experience after giving birth. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and low mood that can significantly impact personal care. In the context of personal care, postnatal depression may manifest as a lack of motivation or interest in self-care routines such as bathing, grooming, and maintaining overall well-being. The symptoms of postnatal depression can make it challenging for individuals to prioritize their own self-care needs, requiring understanding, support, and potentially professional help to address and manage this condition effectively.

Examples

1. And then it's postnatal depression, which can be an extension of that.

2. So a symptom of postpartum psychosis, postnatal depression, could quite simply be acting out of character, or acting strangely.

3. Postpartum or postnatal depression is just one cell subcategory of the greater grouping of depression and mood disorders so in that context, what can you do about it?

4. What's interesting is my mom actually did have postnatal depression with my youngest brother.