A sense of despair and sadness so pervasive that it affects new mothers' ability to care for and interact effectively with their infants is termed

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Postpartum depression is a severe form of depression that occurs after childbirth, characterized by a profound sense of despair, sadness, and inability to care for the newborn, distinguishing it from the more common and less severe "baby blues."

A Sense of Despair and Sadness So Pervasive That It