Questions 221-240 PMH-C Exam With Complete answers

Questions 221-240 PMH-C Exam With Complete answers Fathers tend tend to engage in ________ and _______ play with their babies than mothers do. - Briefer and High intensity How does perinatal OCD typically present? - 41% Fears of deliberate harm, 29% contamination, 18% Accidental harm, 6% ordering/arranging, 3% religious, 3% checking Postpartum PTSD Themes? - Lack of caring, poor communication, powerlessness, and do the ends justify the means? Perception of lack of caring (felt abandoned, stripped of dignity, lack of support and reassurance), poor communication (feels invisible), Feeling of powerlessness (betrayal of trust, didn't feel protected by staff), Do the ends justify the means? (a healthy baby justifies the trauma) What are some examples of professional support? - Individual, couples, group therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy or chiropractor, night nurse, nanny, doula, home visitor, visiting nurse 2 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. What are some examples of informal social support? - Family and friends What are some examples of formal social support? - Peer support groups, peer support specialists, email and online support, phone support (warmline/hotline), social media support, spiritual leaders/mentors What is an important factor for treatment to work? - Sleep. Mothers will not improve without adequate sleep. What does a lack of sleep put mothers at risk for? - Mania Women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of PMADs and need at least ________________ hours of continuous sleep. - 6 hours Proper postpartum sleep hygiene practices