Which of the following statements made by the parents of a newborn bes

Which of the following statements made by the parents of a newborn best reflects an under-standing regarding the diagnosis of postpartum depression?

1. “I helped my sister when she was depressed after the birth of her second child.”
2. “I have a wonderfully supportive family who will be there if I start feeling de-pressed.”
3. “We’ve read over the literature, and I’ll be able to recognize any signs of depres-sion in my wife.”
4. “Most new moms get a little depressed, but we will be sure to pay attention to any real indications of a problem.”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Having someone in close contact with the new mom available to assess her for possible signs of postpartum depression shows both an understanding of the condition as well as a desire to man-age it if it occurs.