Tamara gave birth to a healthy child four days ago.Now she is tearful and having mood swings.Fortunately,these symptoms disappeared relatively quickly.Tamara was probably suffering from

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Tamara's symptoms of tearfulness and mood swings are characteristic of "baby blues," which is a common condition that affects up to 80% of new mothers in the first few weeks after giving birth. Baby blues usually fade away within a few days without treatment. Postpartum depression (choice A) is a more severe and long-lasting form of depression that can occur after childbirth and requires medical attention. Dysthymia (choice C) and cyclothymia (choice D) are chronic mood disorders that are not typically associated with childbirth.

Tamara Gave Birth to a Healthy Child Four Days Ago