Postpartum psychosis
Editor-In-Chief: Prab R Tumpati, MD
Obesity, Sleep & Internal medicine
Founder, WikiMD Wellnesspedia &
W8MD's weight loss doctor NYC
Philadelphia GLP-1 weight loss and GLP-1 clinic NYC
| Postpartum psychosis | |
|---|---|
| File:Figure 1. Incidence of Psychoses among Swedish First-Time Mothers.png | |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Delusions, hallucinations, mania, depression, confusion |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Within 2 weeks after childbirth |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Unknown, but risk factors include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and family history |
| Risks | Previous history of postpartum psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, family history |
| Diagnosis | Clinical evaluation |
| Differential diagnosis | Postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Hospitalization, antipsychotic medication, mood stabilizers, electroconvulsive therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment, but risk of recurrence in future pregnancies |
| Frequency | 1 to 2 per 1000 births |
| Deaths | N/A |
Postpartum psychosis[edit]
Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that can affect a woman after she has a baby. It causes her to lose touch with reality. You might also hear it called puerperal psychosis or postnatal psychosis.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis can be divided into early and late onset. Early onset symptoms include restlessness, irritability, and insomnia. Late onset symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and often symptoms of mania or depression.
Early onset[edit]
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Insomnia
Late onset[edit]
- Hallucinations
- Delusions
- Mania
- Depression
Causes[edit]
The exact cause of postpartum psychosis is unknown. However, it's likely that a combination of physical, genetic, and emotional factors contribute to the condition.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for postpartum psychosis involves medication, therapy, and, in severe cases, hospitalization.
Medication[edit]
Medication can include antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and, in some cases, antidepressants.
Therapy[edit]
Therapy can help the woman to understand and cope with her symptoms. This can include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other types of therapy.
Hospitalization[edit]
In severe cases, the woman may need to be hospitalized until her symptoms are under control.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding the page. |
