The cause of &;postpaum blues&; is: (A) Decreased estrogen, (B) Decreased progesterone, (C) Increased prolactin, (D) Decreased estrogen and progesterone
Answer is D. Also called maternity blues Affects women within 3-5 days of delivery Symptoms include insomnia, unexplained weepiness, depression, anxiety, headache, poor concentration, and fatigue.The condition is self-limiting and requires only reassurance and emotional suppo especially family suppo (refer to pgno:438 Sheila 2 nd edition)