PMH-C Newest Exam
Questions & Answers
1. Fathers tend to engage in ________ and _______ play with their babies than
mothers do. - Answer>>-Briefer and High intensity
2. How does perinatal OCD typically present? - Answer>>-41% Fears of
deliberate harm, 29% contamination, 18% Accidental harm, 6%
ordering/arranging, 3% religious, 3% checking
3. Postpartum PTSD Themes? - Answer>>-Lack of caring, poor
communication, powerlessness, and do the ends justify the means?
4. 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)
5. 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
6. What are some examples of informal social support? - Answer>>-Family
and friends
7. 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
8. What is an important factor for treatment to work? - Answer>>-Sleep.
Mothers will not improve without adequate sleep.
9. What does a lack of sleep put mothers at risk for? - Answer>>-Mania
10.Women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of PMADs and need at least
________________ hours of continuous sleep. - Answer>>-6 hours
11.Proper postpartum sleep hygiene practices include: - Answer>>-No
electronics 30-60 minutes before bed, go to bed when sleepy, avoid alcohol,
Questions & Answers
1. Fathers tend to engage in ________ and _______ play with their babies than
mothers do. - Answer>>-Briefer and High intensity
2. How does perinatal OCD typically present? - Answer>>-41% Fears of
deliberate harm, 29% contamination, 18% Accidental harm, 6%
ordering/arranging, 3% religious, 3% checking
3. Postpartum PTSD Themes? - Answer>>-Lack of caring, poor
communication, powerlessness, and do the ends justify the means?
4. 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)
5. 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
6. What are some examples of informal social support? - Answer>>-Family
and friends
7. 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
8. What is an important factor for treatment to work? - Answer>>-Sleep.
Mothers will not improve without adequate sleep.
9. What does a lack of sleep put mothers at risk for? - Answer>>-Mania
10.Women with bipolar disorder are at higher risk of PMADs and need at least
________________ hours of continuous sleep. - Answer>>-6 hours
11.Proper postpartum sleep hygiene practices include: - Answer>>-No
electronics 30-60 minutes before bed, go to bed when sleepy, avoid alcohol,
