A few days after the birth of her first child, Janet became weepy, felt anxious, and snapped at her husband. After a few days, these behaviors went away. Janet had experienced:

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Janet's symptoms are consistent with "maternity blues," a common and mild form of mood disturbance affecting up to 80% of new mothers. Symptoms typically begin within the first week after delivery and include mood swings, irritability, tearfulness, and anxiety. Unlike postpartum depression, maternity blues usually resolve within a week without treatment. Postpartum psychosis is a much rarer and more severe condition that includes psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Postdelivery trauma is not a recognized condition.

A Few Days After the Birth of Her First Child