Certified Professional Midwife Exam Prep

Answer: B - The client has postpartum blues. Postpartum blues occurs shortly after childbirth and dissipates quickly. The client may experience crying and express feelings of emptiness. Research shows that postpartum blues occurs in about 70% of postpartum clients. Postpartum depression, on the other hand, occurs in the first few months after childbirth and may last up to a year. Counseling may be recommended. Postpartum psychosis occurs during the first month after childbirth. Clients may have delusions and hallucinations. Drug therapy and psychotherapy are usually recommended.