What is postpartum psychosis?

Perinatal Psychiatrist, Dr. Sipra Laddha, shares some important things to know about postpartum psychosis.

Postpartum psychosis is a serious mental health emergency that can come on suddenly and needs to be addressed quickly. If you or someone you know has symptoms of postpartum psychosis, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

[chanelborg]

Thank you for sharing. I was diagnosed with Post Partrum Psychosis and hospitalised / scheduled under the Mental Health Act at 6 weeks Post Partrum in February 2022.

The antipsychotic medication stabilised and saved me.

[rachelpeters]

Thank you for sharing. I am a survivor of Postpartum Psychosis. Education and awareness need to be prioritized. I was so close to losing my life.

[violetjeremiah-ph]

I suffered postpartum physchosis after having my twins at 19 it was awful I’m lucky to be alive today because I almost wasn’t

[mrs.marshmallow]

Got diagnosed yesterday my baby is 9 months old, i cant believe i had it the whole time.

[strictlyboys]

Just found out about this... It's so sad... Hope they get to live a good life the most

[hannahgodsoe]

I experienced this after having both of my sons. Luckily, we are all okay.

[natashamwila]

thank you for sharing, really helpful for exams

[DalCuoree]

I had postpartum psychosis after pregnancy loss at 20 weeks and I didn't know what the symptoms were at first . I was having all the symptoms you mentioned plus intrusive negative thoughts, extreme sense of fear and my hallucinations were auditory.