Maria Has Recently Given Birth to Her Son Juan

Multiple Choice

Maria has recently given birth to her son Juan. During her pregnancy, Maria frequently experienced discrimination from her health care providers because of her sexuality. Maria's wife, Emily, is concerned that Maria may be experiencing postpartum depression but has been unsuccessful in convincing Maria to seek medical help. Which of the following is most likely to contribute to Maria's reluctance to seek help?

A) Maria is concerned about wasting her physician's time.
B) Maria has read that there is no cure for postpartum depression.
C) Maria worries that when seeking care for postpartum depression, her physician will further doubt her abilities as a parent.
D) Emily is simply jealous of Maria's pregnancy and Maria does not need care.