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

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

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Postpartum 'blues' are not common in the perinatal period

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What are some possible etiologies of postpartum 'blues'?

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. Signup and view all the answers

How are postpartum 'blues' defined?

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

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

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

Postpartum Blues and Etiology Quiz

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What is the definition of postpartum 'blues'?

What is a possible etiology of postpartum 'blues'?

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

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

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

Postpartum 'blues' are not common in the perinatal period

What are some possible etiologies of postpartum 'blues'?

How are postpartum 'blues' defined?

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

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