Postpartum Psychosis

Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis

The following features are indicative of Postpartum Psychosis:
  • mood changes
  • racing thoughts
  • depression
  • severe confusion
  • losing inhibitions
  • paranoia
  • hallucinations
  • delusions
It is possible that Postpartum Psychosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Postpartum Psychosis

The following are the most common causes of Postpartum Psychosis:
  • women with a history of bipolar disorder

Risk Factors for Postpartum Psychosis

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Postpartum Psychosis:
  • prior episodes of postpartum psychosis
  • women with prior history of bipolar disorder
  • autoimmune thyroid dysfunction
  • genetic mutations in chromosome 16
  • delivery complications while caesarean section

Prevention of Postpartum Psychosis

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Postpartum Psychosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • proper maternal counseling by psychiatrist

Occurrence of Postpartum Psychosis

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Postpartum Psychosis cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Postpartum Psychosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • After childbirth

Common Gender

Postpartum Psychosis most commonly occurs in the following gender:
  • Female

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Postpartum Psychosis

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Postpartum Psychosis:
  • Blood tests: Determine the medical causes of depression
  • Depression-screening questionnaire: Evaluates the mental conditions and diagnose the postpartum depression

Doctor for Diagnosis of Postpartum Psychosis

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis:
  • Psychiatrist

Complications of Postpartum Psychosis if untreated

Yes, Postpartum Psychosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Postpartum Psychosis is left untreated:
  • chronic depressive disorder
  • attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • delay in language development in infants

Procedures for Treatment of Postpartum Psychosis

The following procedures are used to treat Postpartum Psychosis:
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): This therapy generates an electric currents which reduce the symptoms of psychosis and depression

Self-care for Postpartum Psychosis

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Postpartum Psychosis:
  • Make healthier lifestyle choices: Helps in resolving the symptoms of depression
  • Avoid isolation: Increase more and more interaction with family members to reduce the severe conditions of postpartum depression

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Postpartum Psychosis

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Postpartum Psychosis:
  • Psychotherapy: This therapy provides better ways to cope with negative feelings and to respond to situations in a positive way

Patient Support for Treatment of Postpartum Psychosis

The following actions may help Postpartum Psychosis patients:
  • Family support: Helps in dealing with severe conditions of postpartum psychosis

Time for Treatment of Postpartum Psychosis

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Postpartum Psychosis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 6 months - 1 year

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Postpartum Psychosis.

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