Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum Psychosis is a severe episode of mental illness which affects 1 in 1000 women after having a baby.

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If you have ever had a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, another psychotic illness or a previous Postpartum Psychosis you have a much higher risk. 

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It helps to get advice from a perinatal psychiatrist when you are planning a pregnancy.

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If you have a high risk of Postpartum Psychosis you should be under the care of perinatal mental health service during pregnancy.

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Click on the links below for more information from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Action on Postpartum Psychosis.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Information leaflet about Postpartum Psychosis symptoms, care and treatment which I have co-authored

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There is a separate information leaflet about Postpartum Psychosis for carers

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Action on Postpartum Psychosis

 

  • Information about Postpartum Psychosis symptoms, care and treatment

  • Peer support network

  • On-line forum

  • Personal experiences -descriptions and videos