Which of the following combines the best treatments for postpartum blues?
A.
Antidepressants, sleep, crisis intervention
B.
Rest, support, compassion
C.
Mother-baby bonding session, family education, antidepressants
D.
Analgesics for post-delivery pain, rest, longer hospital stay
ANS: B
Antidepressants have no use in postpartum blues. Rest, support, and compassion are the main interventions.
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