11/30/23

Gavin Hagerty
Mrs. Bohem
Subject: Advanced Child Development

Baby Blues The most common mood disorder, a mild

postpartum mood disorder that goes away on
its own.

Paternal Postpartum Depression Depression that is on the dad’s side.

Perinatal Depression Depression that begins while you’re pregnant

and lasts.

Postpartum Care The care a mother receives during the 6 to 8

weeks following the birth of her baby.

Postpartum Depression A serious form of depression that occurs less

frequently than baby blues.

Postpartum Mood Disorder A disorder characterized by feelings of

sadness, guilt, or depression after the birth of
the baby.

Postpartum Psychosis A rare and extremely severe mental illness.

1. The care she receives during the six to eight weeks following the birth of her baby is
called postpartum care.
2. The three maternal postpartum mood disorders from least to most serious are baby blues,
postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.
3. Three characteristics that might signal an increased risk factor for maternal postpartum
mood disorders are a history of depression or anxiety, lack of social support, and stressful
life events.
4. Postpartum mood disorders in men are known as paternal postpartum depression (PPPD).
5. It is important to seek and receive treatment for postpartum mood disorders because they
can have serious consequences for both the mother and the baby. Untreated postpartum
mood disorders can lead to long-term mental health problems and can interfere with the
mother's ability to care for her baby.
6. Four ways parents can meet their own needs while caring for a newborn are getting
enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and taking time for self-care
activities.
7. PPPD spikes when mothers return from work because the father may experience
increased stress due to taking on more responsibilities at home and caring for the baby
alone. When the mother goes back to work, this stress may be relieved as the
responsibilities are shared again.
8. Friends and family can help a parent who is suffering from a postpartum mood disorder
by offering emotional support, helping with household chores or caring for the baby,
encouraging the parent to seek treatment, and providing resources and information about
postpartum mood disorders.