In the context of postpartum psychological problems faced by mothers, _________is characterized by delusional thoughts about the infant that place the infant at risk of injury or death.

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In the context of postpartum psychological problems faced by mothers, _________is characterized by delusional thoughts about the infant that place the infant at risk of injury or death. ​

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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious psychological disorder that can occur in the first few weeks after childbirth, and it is characterized by symptoms such as delusional thoughts, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Mothers facing postpartum psychosis may have feelings of impulsivity, agitation, or suicidal thinking, and they may also have delusional beliefs about their infant, such as thinking that the infant is possessed, evil or is going to cause harm to them or others. Postpartum psychosis requires emergency medical attention, and can be life-threatening without appropriate treatment. Hence, option C is the correct answer. The other options (A, B and D) do not capture the specific symptoms of postpartum psychosis.

In the Context of Postpartum Psychological Problems Faced by Mothers