What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis occurs when the mother has a sudden onset of psychotic symptoms soon after childbirth. It is characterized by depressed or elated mood, disorganized behavior, mood lability, and delusions and hallucinations. In extreme cases, patients are at risk for suicide and/or infanticide.
How do members experience postpartum psychosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with postpartum psychosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for postpartum psychosis*
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Who has postpartum psychosis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 23 |
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