Question

With shortened hospital stays, new mothers are often discharged before they begin to experience symptoms of the baby blues or postpartum depression. As part of the discharge teaching, the nurse can prepare the mother for this adjustment to her new role by instructing her regarding self-care activities to help prevent postpartum depression. The most accurate statement as related to these activities is to:a. Stay home and avoid outside activities to ensure adequate rest.b. Be certain that you are the only caregiver for your baby to facilitate infant attachment.c. Keep feelings of sadness and adjustment to your new role to yourself.d. Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects many women.

Answer 1

Answer: d. Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects many women.

Explanation:

The baby blue or postportem depression is characterized by the symptoms which appear after the delivery of the fully developed fetus. The birth of a baby triggers the powerful emotions of excitement, fear, anxiety and depression in mother.

If the new mother experiences symptoms of the baby blues, it is important that she must be informed that she must not ashamed or try to uplift her feelings and emotions. It is the commonly seen in many women after delivery.