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Perinatal Mental Health Questions with CorrectAnswers
Most common mental health condition after birth Correct Answer-
postpartum blues
Primary Prevention of mental health disorders includes... Correct
Answer-listen to women (sleep issues), advise, observe for behavioral
changes, screen using objective tools, invite/involve partner and family
Psychology of pregnancy (1) Correct Answer-developmental crisis-
upheaval followed by positive resolution (crisis begins immediately with
+ pregnancy test)
Psychology of pregnancy (2) Correct Answer-intensification of
unresolved family of origin issues
Psychology of pregnancy (3) Correct Answer-increase in self esteem and
self-absorption, protector of fetus
Depression in pregnancy due to... Correct Answer-unclear
- hormonal shifts
- neuroendocrine changes
- psychological adjustments
, PPD, Continuation of pre-pregnancy disease or new onset? Correct
Answer-- can be confusing
- anxiety is "normal"
- poor sleep is "normal"
- weight changes can be blamed on pregnancy
Risk factors for depression in pregnancy Correct Answer-- ^^african
american and hispanic
- single/marital instability
- poor social support
- adverse life events
- unplanned pregnancy
- ambivalence toward pregnancy
- Low SES
- family hx
- discontinuing/decreasing medication
Effects of UNTREATED depression Correct Answer-- pain/suffering or
robbed of joy
- family discord
- poor appetite/nutrition --> weight loss
- self medication --> increase use of ATOD
- impaired judgement, non-compliance with prenatal care -->
preterm/low birth weight
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