Synonym: puerperal psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness which develops acutely in the early postnatal period. It is a psychiatric emergency. Identifying women at risk allows development of care plans to allow early detection and treatment. Management requires specialist care. Health professionals must take into account the needs of the family and new baby, as well as the risks of medication whilst breast-feeding.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/mental-health/postpartum-psychosis-pro