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True or False: Does every woman take antidepressants when treating her feelings of postpartum depression?
a. True
b. False
Opinion: Do you think Postpartum Depression should be taught to women/families before they choose to have kids? Why or why not?
No right answer, solely an opinion
True or False: Teen mothers can also deal with Postpartum Depression?
True: Women of any age can deal with Postpartum Depression and teens others are actually more at risk of developing PPD than any other age.
When does PPD likely occur?
a. Before the baby is born
b. 6 months to 1 year after the baby is born
c. The first couple of days after birth to a few months after
d. PPD occurs only on with a woman's first born child
Physically show an example of a sign or symptom of Postpartum Depression.
The contestant can show crying, mood swings, being anxious, having a headache, eating a lot, or any other signs/symptoms mentioned.
On average, how many women experience Postpartum Depression within a year after giving birth?
a. 3 in 10 women
b. 1 in 7 women
c. 2 in 4 women
d. 10 in 10 women
Shout out what two FEMALE hormones are hand in hand with PPD?
Estrogen and Progesterone
Scenario: You know someone struggling with PPD, what would you do to best help them and provide support?
Clue for those answering: (similar to those helping a friend with depression)
What is the name of the extreme disorder that some mothers develop after giving birth?
a. Postpartum Depression
b. Baby Blues
c. Postpartum Psychosis
d. Schizophrenia
What is Postpartum Depression commonly mistaken as?
a. Baby Blues
b. Postpartum Psychosis
c. Depression
d. Anxiety
What is the success rate for women who get their PPD treated?
a. 80%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 35%
What are the chances of a woman having PPD after giving birth?
a. 50-75%
b. 10-25%
c. 25-40%
d. 80-90%
What forms of treatment are the most common for people dealing with PPD?
a. Confrontational therapy and closure for the mother
b. Working through problems on your own
c. Blood work and professional work done by a specialist
d. Medications and Psychotherapy
Act out how you think the relationship between a mother with PPD and her child would be like.
No right answer, be creative!
Which is NOT one of the three most common signs of PPD?
a. Mood Swings
b. Changed Behaviors
c. Constant Crying
d. Not feeling engaged with the infant