Postpartum depression may impair a new mother's ability to care for her newborn. This statement is:

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not enough information
• D. Only lasts a few hours

Answer: (B)

Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can occur after childbirth and affect how a mother feels, thinks, and acts. Because it can sap energy, impair concentration, and blunt responsiveness to a newborn’s cues, it can interfere with caregiving and bonding. This goes beyond the transient mood changes of the usual baby blues and may persist without treatment, so the statement is true. It isn’t limited to a few hours, and there is enough information to recognize its impact on caring for a newborn.