FREE Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders Knowledge Questions and Answers

Question 1

Of the following, which one is NOT a sign of depression after giving birth?

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Delegating chores to others

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Guilt

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Irritability/anger

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Withdrawal from friends/family

Question 2

These are risk factors for diagnoses of postpartum mental health:

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All of the above

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A preexisting mental health history

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A mental health diagnosis or coping difficulty in pregnancy

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Psychosocial stress including relationship issues, domestic violence, and a lack of social support

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A difficult birth experience, upsetting events and/or separation from your baby in the immediate postpartum period

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A family history of mental health

Question 3

Should I be concerned that I may be suffering from postpartum depression, I should consult my:

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Any or all of the above

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Obstetrician

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Family doctor

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Public health nurse

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Midwife

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Close friend or family member

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Partner

Question 4

Postpartum depression and other mental health problems are common in partners.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 5

Postpartum depression will pass on its own.

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FALSE

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TRUE

Question 6

Children's development and health may be negatively impacted for a long time by untreated depression.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 7

It is safe to take postpartum depression medications while nursing.

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TRUE

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FALSE

Question 8

What does the term "postpartum blues" mean?

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A brief depressive mood accompanied by an adjustment reaction that happens in the first two weeks after giving birth and goes away on its own.

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A healthy state in which a person is aware of their own potential, able to manage everyday stressors, able to work effectively and efficiently, and able to give back to their community.

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A mood illness characterized by depressive, often weeping, worthless, irritable, and obsessive thoughts characteristics. may happen at any point in the first year following childbirth.

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The process via which parents gradually develop an emotional bond with their child.

Question 9

What is postpartum depression defined as?

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A mood illness characterized by depressive, often weeping, worthless, irritable, and obsessive thoughts characteristics. may happen at any point in the first year following childbirth.

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A healthy state in which a person is aware of their own potential, able to manage everyday stressors, able to work effectively and efficiently, and able to give back to their community.

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The process via which parents gradually develop an emotional bond with their child.

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A brief depressive mood accompanied by an adjustment reaction that happens in the first two weeks after giving birth and goes away on its own.

Question 10

What does it mean to be attached or bonding?

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The process by which parents form an emotional relationship with their infant over time.

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A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

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A mood disorder with symptoms including sadness, frequent crying, feelings of worthlessness, irritability and obsessive thoughts. May occur any time during the first year postpartum.

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An adjustment reaction with transient depressed mood that occurs within the first two weeks postpartum and resolves spontaneously.