Postnatal psychosis Postnatal psychosis, also called puerperal psychosis, is a s

Postnatal psychosis
Postnatal psychosis, also called puerperal psychosis, is a severe form of postnatal depression, a type of depression some women experience after having a baby.
It’s estimated postnatal psychosis affects around 1 in every 1,000 women who give birth. It most commonly occurs during the first few weeks after having a baby.
Postnatal psychosis is more likely to affect women who already have a mental health condition, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
As well as the symptoms of psychosis, symptoms of postnatal psychosis can also include changes in mood:
a high mood (mania) – for example, feeling elated, talking and thinking too much or too quickly
a low mood – for example, feeling sad, a lack of energy, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping
Contact a GP immediately if you think you or someone you know may have developed postnatal psychosis as it is a medical emergency. If this is not possible, call NHS 111 or your local out-of-hours service.
If you think there’s an imminent danger of harm, call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

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