Question

Martha gave birth to twins two weeks ago. She finds herself weeping while she is changing the twins or feeding them. She is irritable and has had little sleep since their birth. Martha feels guilt and shame because she says a good mother would be able to take care of her children.
The subtype of major depression Martha is most likely suffering from is depression with:_______.
A. anxious distress.
B. psychotic.
C. peripartum onset.
D. atypical.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. peripartum onset.

Explanation:

Peripartum depression is a depression that develops during pregnancy or during childbirth. The use of the word peripartum reflects the stress associated with raising a child frequently occurs during pregnancy. It affects women, children, and families. Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms and the level of functional dysfunction, which can require medical care, psychotherapy which pharmacotherapy. As per the question, the irritable behavior of Martha since the birth of her children reflects peripartum onset.