Women's Health
Postpartum Psychosis
Severe mental illness within weeks of delivery — emergency.
Overview
Severe mental illness within weeks of delivery — emergency.
Also known as: puerperal psychosis
In-depth guidance
A structured clinical overview of Postpartum Psychosis — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:
⚠ When to seek urgent care
Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.