PMH-C Exam (New 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Exercise - Correct answer Highly effective treatment for depression
No effect on breastfeeding
Nutrition - Correct answer Women who ate a diet high in vegetables, fruit, meat, fish,
and whole grains, had less depression and anxiety
Women who ate a diet of process or fried foods, refined grains, sugary products, and
beer had higher rates of depression and anxiety
Placenta Encapsulation - Correct answer Does not eradicate infectious pathogens
Should be avoided
Risk for Miscarriage With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
No increased risk with SSRIs
,Risk for Congenital Abnormalities With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
Risk for Cardiac Malformations With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
Risk for Preterm Birth/Low Birth Weight With Medication - Correct answer Slight
increased risk
Same magnitude as continuous untreated depression
Risk increased, but is the same as for depressed mothers
Risk for Neonatal Adaptation Syndrome With Medication - Correct answer Short
lasting risk
Presents 0-48 hours after delivery
,Risk of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension With Medication - Correct answer Very low
increased risk
Prematurity
C Section
Smoking
Obesity
Black women
Lung abnormalities
Risk of Long-Term Neurobehavioral Effects With Medication - Correct answer Not a
true risk
Risk of Autism and ADHD With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
Maternal depression CAN be neurotoxic
tricyclic antidepressants - Correct answer drugs used to treat severe depression
, Only consider after failing multiple SSRIs/SNRIs
Sleep - Correct answer Essential "medicine" and most important treatment
Moms will not improve without adequate sleep
Medications will not work without sleep
Sleep Hyginene - Correct answer No electronics 30-60 mins before bed
Use bed only for sex and sleep
Go to bed when sleepy
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine before bedtime
Warm bath/shower, pre-bed ritual
If medication is used, take 45-60 mins before bed
Eat a small protein snack before bed
Create a dark, comfortable, and peaceful sleep environment
Psychosis Prevention - Correct answer History of bipolar disorder, any psychotic
illness, and/or postpartum psychosis requires continuous treatment throughout
pregnancy and postpartum
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Exercise - Correct answer Highly effective treatment for depression
No effect on breastfeeding
Nutrition - Correct answer Women who ate a diet high in vegetables, fruit, meat, fish,
and whole grains, had less depression and anxiety
Women who ate a diet of process or fried foods, refined grains, sugary products, and
beer had higher rates of depression and anxiety
Placenta Encapsulation - Correct answer Does not eradicate infectious pathogens
Should be avoided
Risk for Miscarriage With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
No increased risk with SSRIs
,Risk for Congenital Abnormalities With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
Risk for Cardiac Malformations With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
Risk for Preterm Birth/Low Birth Weight With Medication - Correct answer Slight
increased risk
Same magnitude as continuous untreated depression
Risk increased, but is the same as for depressed mothers
Risk for Neonatal Adaptation Syndrome With Medication - Correct answer Short
lasting risk
Presents 0-48 hours after delivery
,Risk of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension With Medication - Correct answer Very low
increased risk
Prematurity
C Section
Smoking
Obesity
Black women
Lung abnormalities
Risk of Long-Term Neurobehavioral Effects With Medication - Correct answer Not a
true risk
Risk of Autism and ADHD With Medication - Correct answer Not a true risk
Maternal depression CAN be neurotoxic
tricyclic antidepressants - Correct answer drugs used to treat severe depression
, Only consider after failing multiple SSRIs/SNRIs
Sleep - Correct answer Essential "medicine" and most important treatment
Moms will not improve without adequate sleep
Medications will not work without sleep
Sleep Hyginene - Correct answer No electronics 30-60 mins before bed
Use bed only for sex and sleep
Go to bed when sleepy
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine before bedtime
Warm bath/shower, pre-bed ritual
If medication is used, take 45-60 mins before bed
Eat a small protein snack before bed
Create a dark, comfortable, and peaceful sleep environment
Psychosis Prevention - Correct answer History of bipolar disorder, any psychotic
illness, and/or postpartum psychosis requires continuous treatment throughout
pregnancy and postpartum
