Asked by David Church on Apr 24, 2024

Approximately four out of five women report having the baby blues. Researchers believe the baby blues are so common because of

A) hormonal changes that follow delivery.
B) a lack of sleep following the birth of a baby.
C) an increase in hormone production due to breast-feeding.
D) the new mother's insecurity regarding her parenting skills.

Baby Blues

A common condition of mood swings, sadness, and tearfulness that many mothers experience shortly after childbirth.

Hormonal Changes

Adjustments in the body's chemical messengers that can affect mood, growth, metabolism, and physical development.

  • Acquire knowledge about the mental and physical consequences of giving birth on mothers, which includes postpartum depression and baby blues.