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Risk Factors Flashcards

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  1. In the context of perinatal mental health, 'allostatic load' refers to:

    Answer: Cumulative biological wear-and-tear from chronic stress exposure

    Allostatic load is the cumulative physiological burden of chronic stress, which significantly increases vulnerability to PMAD.

  2. A client conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART) after years of infertility. Which PMAD risk factor is most elevated in this scenario?

    Answer: Heightened anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of loss after prolonged treatment

    ART conception after infertility is associated with elevated perinatal anxiety due to fear of loss, treatment trauma, and pressure to have a 'perfect' pregnancy.

  3. Which factor related to the partner/co-parent most significantly influences perinatal mental health risk?

    Answer: Partner's own mental health history and emotional availability

    A partner with mental health challenges or limited emotional availability reduces social support, directly increasing PMAD risk for the birthing person.

  4. Immigration status and acculturation stress contribute to PMAD risk because they:

    Answer: Create social isolation, loss of cultural support networks, and chronic uncertainty

    Immigration-related stressors including social isolation, discrimination, and disrupted cultural support systems significantly elevate PMAD risk.

  5. A client has a history of eating disorders prior to pregnancy. This is a risk factor for PMAD because:

    Answer: Body image distress, control issues, and nutritional deficits can worsen during pregnancy

    Pregnancy-related body changes can trigger eating disorder relapse and intensify body image distress, creating significant PMAD vulnerability.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between breastfeeding difficulties and postpartum depression?

    Answer: Breastfeeding difficulties can both contribute to and result from postpartum depression

    Breastfeeding difficulties are bidirectionally linked to postpartum depression, with each factor potentially causing or worsening the other.

  7. A client describes chronic pain during pregnancy. How does this function as a PMAD risk factor?

    Answer: Chronic pain reduces functional capacity, disrupts sleep, and increases hopelessness, elevating depression risk

    Chronic pain during pregnancy disrupts sleep, limits functioning, and increases psychological distress, all of which raise PMAD risk.