Regarding Postpartum Depression, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 133

Multiple Choice

Regarding postpartum depression, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) A child's rate of development may be affected by the mother's depression.
• B) Roughly 13 percent of women who give birth develop postpartum depression.
• C) Postpartum depression is relatively mild and lasts just a few days.
• D) Signs of postpartum depression may include mood swings, despondency, feelings of inadequacy, and trouble coping with the baby.

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