Postpaum blues occurs within ----- after delivery: (A) First week, (B) Four weeks, (C) Six weeks, (D) Eight weeks
Answer is A. Postpaum blues:This is a time-limited period of heightened emotional reactivity experienced by half of the women within the first week after paurition. This emotional stage generally peaks on the fouh or fifth postpaum day and normalizes by day 10. (Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)