Assignment task:
Misty is 28 years old and 15 weeks pregnant with her first baby. As you perform her OB assessment in the office, she starts to cry. She tells you she doesn't know what she was thinking becoming pregnant. She says she loves the idea of being a mom but didn't realize how much she would have to give up and change. What is your best therapeutic response?
A. That's very selfish of you. Maybe you should give the baby up for adoption if you aren't going to be able to be a good mom.
B. ""I understand that you feel sad that you can't do the same things any longer. Would you like me to give you the number to a good therapist?
C.""I understand that you feel sad that you can't do the same things any longer. Grieving the loss of things you won't be able to do any longer is a normal response to pregnancy. Do you want to tell me more about how you're feeling?
D.""I understand that you feel sad that you can't do the same things any longer. Grieving the loss of things you won't be able to do any longer could cause you to develop anxiety and depression. It's important that you get over those feelings and start enjoying your pregnancy."