Nicole recently had her first child. Afterward, she felt depressed for about 10 days, and then she felt like her old self again. What did Nicole experience?

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Nicole experienced the "baby blues," which is a common condition affecting new mothers, characterized by mild depression, anxiety, and mood swings that typically resolve within a few days to two weeks after giving birth. Her symptoms and the duration fit the description of the "baby blues" rather than postpartum depression, which is more severe and long-lasting, or a "break with reality," which refers to postpartum psychosis, a rare and severe mental health condition. The statement that new mothers only experience positive emotions is incorrect, as many new mothers experience a range of emotions, including stress and anxiety.

Nicole Recently Had Her First Child