Exam Preview for 32179: Pregnancy 101: Mental Health During Pregnan

Pregnancy 101: Mental Health During Pregnancy

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1. Which of the following feelings might emerge during pregnancy? Anxiety Excitement Shock All of the above
2. Which activity promotes maternal-fetal attachment? Dancing Swimming Painting Talking to baby
3. Which of the following terms is defined as a “major depressive episode occurring during pregnancy or within four weeks after birth”? Perinatal depression Postpartum blues Postpartum psychosis Prenatal depression
4. What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression? Baby blues last more than a few days Postpartum depression is intense sadness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and baby blues are feelings of worry, unhappiness, fatigue, and sad mood Baby blues interfere with daily life and postpartum depression does not None of the above, they are the same
5. What can you do to help a pregnant mother showing signs of depression? Encourage her to seek help from her doctor Refer her to a mental health therapist or program offering counseling services Encourage her to talk to someone (i.e., friend, family member) All of the above