NATAL PERIOD FACTORS

Assignment

1. What is postnatal period and what are the associated complications

2. What are the prominent psychiatric disorders which are prevalent during pregnancy
(prenatal period)?
3. Tick the correct answer
1. During the perinatal period, what is the term for feelings of sadness and hopelessness
that many women experience after giving birth?

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A. Baby blues
B. Postpartum depression

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C. Perinatal anxiety
D. Maternal stress

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2. Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for postpartum depression?
A. Lack of social support
B. Previous history of depression
C. High socioeconomic status
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D. Traumatic birth experience

3. What is the term for a mental health disorder primarily affecting women after
childbirth, characterized by extreme sadness and lack of interest in the baby?
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A. Postpartum psychosis
B. Prenatal anxiety disorder
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C. Baby blues
D. Maternal stress syndrome
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4. During the postnatal period, what is the term for the degree of warmth and
responsiveness that caregivers show to their infants?
A. Attachment
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B. Bonding
C. Sensitivity
D. Dependence

5. Which of the following is a potential consequence of postpartum depression on the

infant's development?
A. Higher IQ
B. Secure attachment
C. Delayed language development
 D. Emotional resilience

6. What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary
caregiver?
A. Secure attachment
B. Postpartum bonding
C. Interpersonal connection
D. Maternal attachment

7. What is the term for a severe mental disorder that can occur in the postnatal period,

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involving symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations?
A. Perinatal psychosis

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B. Maternal schizophrenia
C. Depression with psychosis
D. Postpartum mania

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8. Which of the following is NOT a component of the "fourth trimester" as related to
infant development?
A. Crying
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B. Sleeping
C. Social smiling
D. Motor development
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9. What is the term for depression that occurs in expectant or new mothers and can begin
during pregnancy or up to a year after childbirth?
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A. Antenatal depression
B. Prenatal anxiety
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C. Maternal melancholy
D. Perinatal dysphoria

10. The first few weeks after childbirth, during which the mother's hormone levels
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fluctuate and the uterus returns to its normal size, is known as the:
A. Prenatal phase
B. Postpartum period
C. Neonatal stage
D. Perinatal time

11. What percentage of new mothers experience the "baby blues" after giving birth?
A. 10-15%
B. 20-25%
 C. 30-35%
D. 40-45%

12. Which of the following has been identified as a protective factor against postpartum
depression?
A. History of infertility
B. Strong social support
C. Young maternal age
D. Low educational attainment

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13. What is the impact of postpartum depression on a child's cognitive development?
A. No impact

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B. Positive impact
C. Negative impact
D. Varies based on gender

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14. What is the term for a structured counseling program that aims to reduce the risk of
postnatal depression by teaching cognitive-behavioral strategies to new mothers?
A. Baby blues intervention
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B. 4th trimester program
C. New mom support
D. Prevention and early intervention program
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15. According to attachment theory, infants who receive consistent and sensitive
caregiving are more likely to develop:
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A. Insecure attachment
B. Disorganized attachment
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C. Secure attachment
D. Avoidant attachment

16. In the context of perinatal and postnatal care, what does the acronym "OB-GYN"
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stand for?
A. Obstetrics and Gynecology
B. Overworked Baby-Gentle Nursing
C. Obstetric Biogenetics-Genomic Nutrition
D. Overdue Baby-Gendered Nursing

17. What is the term for the assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral
problems in mothers and fathers during the perinatal and postnatal period?
A. Neonatal counseling
 B. Gestational therapy
C. Perinatal mental health
D. Prenatal psychology care

18. Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of postpartum depression?
A. It is highly prevalent in all cultures
B. It affects only first-time mothers
C. It is not influenced by hormonal changes
D. Prevalence rates vary across different cultural and ethnic groups

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