In the context of postpartum psychological problems faced by mothers, postpartum psychosis is characterized by _________.

A) severe depression that keeps the mother from properly caring for the infant
B) disordered sleeping patterns that fail to model proper sleep for an infant
C) delusional thoughts about the infant that place the infant at risk of injury or death
D) intense anxiety that prevents the mother from emotionally engaging with an infant

Postpartum Psychosis

A severe mental health condition that can affect new mothers, characterized by extreme mood swings, confusion, hallucinations, and delusions.

Severe Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by profound and persistent feelings of sadness or despair and a lack of interest in activities, significantly affecting daily functioning.

Delusional Thoughts

Fixed false beliefs that are resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact, often occurring in psychiatric conditions.