Questions 221-240 PMH-C Exam Questions
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Fathers tend tend to engage in ________ and _______ play with their babies than mothers do. -
Answer✔Briefer and High intensity
How does perinatal OCD typically present? - Answer✔41% Fears of deliberate harm, 29%
contamination, 18% Accidental harm, 6% ordering/arranging, 3% religious, 3% checking
Postpartum PTSD Themes? - Answer✔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)
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What are some examples of professional support? - Answer✔Individual, couples, group
therapy, pelvic floor physical therapy or chiropractor, night nurse, nanny, doula, home visitor,
visiting nurse
What are some examples of informal social support? - Answer✔Family and friends
What are some examples of formal social support? - Answer✔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? - Answer✔Sleep. Mothers will not improve
without adequate sleep.
What does a lack of sleep put mothers at risk for? - Answer✔Mania
Women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of PMADs and need at least ________________
hours of continuous sleep. - Answer✔6 hours
Proper postpartum sleep hygiene practices include: - Answer✔No electronics 30-60 minutes
before bed, go to bed when sleepy, avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine before bed, follow a
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