The nurse is planning care for a client at risk for postpartum depression. Which statement regarding postpartum depression does the nurse need to be aware of when attempting to formulate a plan of care?

Assist mothers with physical and emotional support

Explanation:

Postpartum are medical professional nurses who help the mothers of new born during the days following the birth of child. They provide emotional and physical support to the mothers of new born to help them speedy recovery. The six weeks after the birth of a baby is considered as postpartum period. There is a condition when mother feels down and cries a lot after the birth of a baby. This seems to be the condition of postpartum depression.