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ap345

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which is NOT a contributing factor to postpartum blues?
 
  A.
  Hormone shifts
  B.
  Lack of sleep
  C.
  Stress
  D.
  History of depression

Question 2

Which statement best describes postpartum blues?
 
  A.
  A rare condition that impacts bonding between mother and baby.
  B.
  A transient, self-limiting period of sadness after the birth of the baby.
  C.
  A psychiatric diagnosis similar to dysthymia.
  D.
  A transient period of sadness that usually moves into postpartum depression.


CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
History of depression is a contributor to postpartum depression, not postpartum blues.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
This definition of postpartum blues differentiates it from dysthymia and postpartum depression. It occurs in 70 percent of new mothers.


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