Question

Postpartum depression a. occurs in about 50 percent of new mothers. b. is more common following planned pregnancies than unplanned pregnancies. c. is a purely psychological phenomenon (i.e., has no physiological basis). d. may be reduced via breast-feeding.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) occurs in about 50 percent of new mothers.

Postpartum depression occurs in about 50 percent of new mothers.

This kind of depression occurs to 50 to 70 percent of new mothers and consist of behavioral, emotional, and physical changes, once the mother gave birth. According to the severity of the symptom, this could be identified as Postpartum Blues, Postpartum depression, and Postpartum Psychosis. The factors that affect the propensity of having this kind of depression are the lack of family support, problems with the husband, and previous depression during the pregnancy months.