Emotional Fluctuations in the First Few Weeks After Childbirth Most

question 52

Multiple Choice

Emotional fluctuations in the first few weeks after childbirth most often

• A)require intensive psychotherapy.
• B)abate on their own as they are common.
• C)hamper the relationship with the baby irreversibly.
• D)require antidepressants and mood stabilizers.

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