Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders Knowledge Q&A

It is safe to take postpartum depression medications while nursing.

TRUE

FALSE

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What does the term "postpartum blues" mean?

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.

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.

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

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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What is postpartum depression defined as?

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.

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.

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

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.

Correct! Wrong!

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

TRUE

FALSE

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

TRUE

FALSE

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Postpartum depression will pass on its own.

TRUE

FALSE

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These are risk factors for diagnoses of postpartum mental health:

A preexisting mental health history

A mental health diagnosis or coping difficulty in pregnancy

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

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

A family history of mental health

All of the above

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

Guilt

Irritability/anger

Delegating chores to others

Withdrawal from friends/family

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

Obstetrician

Family doctor

Public health nurse

Midwife

Close friend or family member

Partner

Any or all of the above

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What does it mean to be attached or bonding?

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.

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.

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

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

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How does one define mental health?

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.

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.

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

FREE Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders Knowledge Questions and Answers

It is safe to take postpartum depression medications while nursing.

What does the term "postpartum blues" mean?

What is postpartum depression defined as?

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

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

Postpartum depression will pass on its own.

These are risk factors for diagnoses of postpartum mental health:

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

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

What does it mean to be attached or bonding?

How does one define mental health?

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