postpartum depression
[ˈpoʊstˌpɑrtəm dɪˈprɛʃən]
nounpl: postpartum depressions
depressão pós-parto
1. A serious mood disorder that affects some women after childbirth, characterized by persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty bonding with the baby
She was diagnosed with postpartum depression six weeks after giving birth.
Ela foi diagnosticada com depressão pós-parto seis semanas após o parto.
2. A mental health condition involving hormonal, chemical, social, and psychological changes following childbirth
Postpartum depression is a medical condition that requires professional treatment.
A depressão pós-parto é uma condição médica que requer tratamento profissional.
Postpartum depression is increasingly recognized in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems as a serious medical condition rather than a character weakness. In Brazil, there has been growing awareness campaigns about PPD in recent years, particularly through public health initiatives. In the USA, the term is widely used in medical, psychological, and popular discourse, with significant cultural emphasis on seeking help and reducing stigma around maternal mental health.
Related Idioms & Phrases
struggling with postpartum depression
battling postpartum depression
overcome postpartum depression
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