Postpartum mood changes can include recognizing which warning sign?

• A. Increased appetite
• B. Clear mood stabilization
• C. Episodes of irritability without justification
• D. No change in sleep patterns

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is recognizing warning signs of a mood disorder after delivery. After a birth, most new mothers experience mood swings or sadness, but warning signs point to a more serious problem like postpartum depression or anxiety. Episodes of irritability without a clear, justifiable reason reflect that kind mood instability and distress beyond normal adjustments to caring for a newborn. It signals that the mood change is persistent or disproportionate, not just a brief reaction to sleep loss or fatigue.

Increased appetite or a clearly stabilized mood aren’t indicators of a developing mood disorder, and no change in sleep patterns doesn’t align with the typical distress related to postpartum mood issues. So the presence of irritability without justification best signals a potential warning sign.