Parents health
Baby blues
During the first week after childbirth, many women get what's often called the "baby blues". Women can experience a low mood at a time when they expect they should feel happy after having a baby.
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During the first week after childbirth, many women get what's often called the "baby blues". Women can experience a low mood at a time when they expect they should feel happy after having a baby.