Baby Blue Syndrome: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Chelsea Skaggs
Nov 11, 2020

Bringing home a baby can be exciting, so why do many women feel sad, moody, irritable, and overwhelmed just a couple of days after giving birth? The reality is 80% of new moms experience baby blues syndrome 2–3 days after giving birth.

Baby blues can often be confused with postpartum depression. The biggest difference is the baby blues describe a time up to 2 weeks after giving birth. Postpartum depression can feel similar but impacts mothers throughout the first year of postpartum. It’s important for new moms to know the baby blues meaning and how to take care of yourself after having a baby.

Read the full story here: https://blog.zulily.com/2020/10/22/baby-blues-syndrome-definition-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/?tid=33645753_zcvp2

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Chelsea Skaggs

Postpartum Expert changing the narrative for new moms through writing, speaking, and cutting out the bullshit. @postpartumtogether