The majority of new mothers experience "baby blues," a feeling of letdown that subsides in a few days. A more serious condition called postpartum ______ is characterized by the loss of the ability to discern what is real and what is not. These mothers may experience delusions, hallucinations, and have obsessive thoughts about the baby.

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Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness characterized by the inability to distinguish reality, often involving delusions, hallucinations, and obsessive thoughts about the baby, distinguishing it from the more common and less severe "baby blues."

The Majority of New Mothers Experience "Baby Blues," a Feeling