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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | the action of feeding a baby with milk from the breast |
| Maternity leave | a period of absence from work granted to a mother before and after the birth of her child |
| Perineum | the area between the anus and the vagina |
| Postpartum | the time following childbirth; may refer to issues pertaining to the mother following childbirth |
| Postpartum blues | commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping; typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery, and may list for up to two weeks |
| Postpartum depression | depression suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue; may be mistaken for baby blues at first, but the signs and symptoms are more intense and |
| Postpartum psychosis | rare sever mental illness characterized by extreme difficulty in responding emotionally to a newborn baby; typically develops within the first week after delivery; may lead to life-threatening thoughts or behaviors and requires immediate treatment |
| Support system | a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support |
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