Shelly gave birth to a baby girl 1 week ago. She has been feeling sad and fatigued and has been crying often. Shelly is most likely experiencing what?
A) Dysthymic disorder
B) Postpartum depression
C) Major depression
D) Postpartum blues
Ans: D
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Following childbirth, many women experience hormonal fluctuations that result in transitory mood disturbances. This is sometimes called "postpartum blues" and usually resolves by the end of the second or third postpartum week. Postpartum depression (PPD) generally begins between the first 2 to 3 months up to the first year after delivery.
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