noun
General Slang
new parent syndrome
NYOO PAIR-unt SIN-drohm · noun · slang
Anxious new parents attending repeatedly for minor things
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Definitions
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Mock 'syndrome' (NPS) for first-time parents who bring their baby in frequently for trivial concerns.
“Textbook new parent syndrome — third visit for normal hiccups.”
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new parent syndrome In A Sentence
Textbook new parent syndrome — third visit for normal hiccups.
Origin & Usage
Paediatric/GP slang.
Variants
NPS
People Also Ask
What is 'new parent syndrome'?
It is a mock 'syndrome' (NPS) for anxious first-time parents who repeatedly bring their baby in for minor or normal concerns.
Is 'new parent syndrome' a real diagnosis?
No. It is affectionate paediatric and GP slang describing understandable new-parent anxiety, not a medical condition.
Where is the term used?
It is used in paediatric and general-practice settings among staff.
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