Solh Wellness explains about postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious condition that affects new mothers. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

1. Postpartum
Psychosis: What It
Is, Symptoms &
Treatment

2. A severe mental disorder caused in new
mothers after giving birth to a newborn
baby is known as Postpartum Psychosis. In
this disorder, the new mother has difficulty
processing their emotion, which can result
in Delusion, Hallucination and even
Schizophrenia in some cases. Postpartum
Psychosis is also known as Postpartum
Emergency as it threatens newborn babies
and mothers.
Introduction

3. PostpartumPsychosis
Symptoms

4. The Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms can be
easily misunderstood with feelings of sadness,
anxiousness or being overwhelmed with
emotions, which is common in new mothers.
But when postpartum psychosis is severe, a
woman may act like looking off into space,
muttering to herself, rejecting food, or
speaking illogical statements.
PostpartumPsychosisSymptoms

5. Sudden thoughts of harming the baby
Delusions or losing touch with the reality
Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that
aren't there)
"Flat affect," or a lack of emotional response or
blank facial expression
Difficulty in responding emotionally to the baby
Changes in appetite or eating
Irritability
Confusion
Agitation
An inability to bond with baby
Thoughts of suicide or the belief that the baby or
the family would be better off without the mother
Other Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms that an individual should look out for:

6. Postpartum Psychosis is a relatively rare
condition seen in women—one to two new
mothers out of every 1,000 experience
postpartum psychosis. Almost half of the
mothers with postpartum psychosis also have
a history of mental illness. It's unclear what
leads to postpartum psychosis, but the
woman's mental health is a significant factor.
The disease can be brought on by the sudden
change in hormone levels after delivery.
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7. A single combination of medications for this
disorder doesn't exist since everyone has
different stimuli and reacts to the treatments
differently. Commonly antidepressants are
provided to new mothers who are going
through Postpartum Psychosis. If the individual
doesn't respond to the medications, further
treatments such as Electroconvulsive Therapy
(ECT) may also be suggested.
PostpartumPsychosisTreatment

8. To maintain a careful check on the actions
Getting adequate rest
If it's difficult to breastfeed, don't feel guilty or under any pressure
Keep visitors to a minimum, especially during the first several days
See physician frequently for checks
Journal your emotions
Rely on family and friends for assistance around the house
Having preventive and personal mental health care for new mothers is
always better than Postpartum Psychosis Treatment, Such as:
PreventiveTreatment

9. It is always better for women to take preventive mental health
solutions. General counseling and seeking professional help
always help. If you're concerned about yourself or your partner
that might develop this disorder, get connected with Solh
Wellness. We always aim to provide our users with preventive
mental health solutions with easy 24/7 accessibility and
affordability. Download the Solh App and get started now.
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