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Postpartum psychosis: What is it?

Postpartum psychosis is the most severe of the three postnatal conditions as outlined in Postpartum depression: What are the symptoms? It affects roughly one in 500 new mothers and generally manifests within the first fortnight after giving birth. The two predominant symptoms of postpartum psychosis are major depression and manic episodes. Severe manic or depressive episodes, often involving psychosis where the individual loses contact with reality, are a feature of the illness. It should not be confused with the milder depression symptoms experienced with postnatal depression. The symptoms typically begin 2 to 3 days after delivery but may occur as … Continue reading →

Postpartum depression: What are the symptoms?

The birth of a baby is both a happy and a stressful time for a woman. Months of anticipation are over, the infant has arrived and is healthy, and both sets of grandparents are beaming. But you’re not. Postpartum, or postnatal, depression can happen to any woman, and it can occur after one birth but not another. Mood changes after birth are so common as to be almost expected, and most new mothers are taught to expect emotional “ups and downs” as a natural part of the birthing experience. There are three types of mood disturbances that can manifest in … Continue reading →

Post Partum Depression: An Overview

Post-Partum Depression is a form of clinical depression that is triggered by the hormone changes associated with the childbirth process. Situational and life stresses can contribute to the risk of PPD. There are a few different “flavors” of PPD that vary from the mild to the very severe. Post Partum Blues: What It Is: Not a true clinical depression, Post Partum Blues is the result of the normal post-partum adjustment to the intense hormone shifts that occur after childbirth. Characteristically, the Blues hit 3-5 days after giving birth and resolve, on their own, within two weeks. Who Gets It: 80% … Continue reading →