Postpartum depression occurs in some women during the first few days or weeks after childbirth and ranges in severity from sadness to despair or psychosis.

• A. It occurs during pregnancy
• B. It occurs in men
• C. It is postpartum psychosis within the first 24 hours
• D. It occurs in some women after childbirth and can range from sadness to despair or psychosis

Answer: (D)

Postpartum mood changes begin after delivery, not during pregnancy. This condition can appear in some women within the first days to weeks after giving birth and can range from mild sadness to severe despair, and in rare cases, include psychotic features. The description fits because it emphasizes the timing after childbirth and the broad range of symptom severity, which helps distinguish it from mood issues during pregnancy and from milder baby blues. It also acknowledges that while most postpartum mood problems are manageable, they can occasionally escalate to more serious symptoms requiring prompt care.