Postpartum Blues and Etiology Quiz
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What is the definition of postpartum 'blues'?

  • Anxiety and panic attacks
  • Psychotic episodes
  • Severe and long-lasting depressive symptoms
  • Mild depressive symptoms that are transient and self-limited (correct)

    • What is a possible etiology of postpartum 'blues'?

  • A family history of post-partum depression (correct)
  • History of insomnia
  • High levels of physical activity
  • A history of diabetes

    • What is a common factor associated with postpartum 'blues'?

  • A diet high in sugar
  • Regular exercise routine
  • History of major depression or dysthymia (correct)
  • Low socioeconomic status

    • Postpartum 'blues' are characterized by severe and prolonged depressive symptoms

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A family history of post-partum depression is not a risk factor for developing postpartum 'blues'

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Postpartum 'blues' are not common in the perinatal period

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some possible etiologies of postpartum 'blues'?

    <p>History of menstrual cycle-related mood changes or mood changes associated with pregnancy, history of major depression or dysthymia, a larger number of lifetime pregnancies, a family history of post-partum depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are postpartum 'blues' defined?

    <p>Low mood and mild depressive symptoms that are transient and self-limited, extremely common in the perinatal period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is a family history of post-partum depression a risk factor for developing postpartum 'blues'?

    <p>Yes, a family history of post-partum depression is a possible risk factor for developing postpartum 'blues'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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