Caring for women with mental health problems
before, during and after pregnancy
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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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