Postpartum psychosis

Postpartum psychosis, also known as puerperal psychosis or peripartum psychosis, involves the abrupt onset of psychotic symptoms shortly following childbirth, typically within two weeks of delivery. However, women are... Wikipedia

  • Symptoms:  Hallucinations, delusions, mood swings, confusion, restlessness, personality changes
  • Causes:  Genetic and environmental
  • Risk factors:  Family history, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, difficult pregnancy
  • Treatment:  Antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants
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