[Post-partum psychosis].
Postpartum psychosis occurs in 1-2/1000 childbearing women. It is commonly admitted that it belongs to bipolar disorder with psychotic features. A strong link between puerperal psychosis and bipolar disorder has been established. Symptoms include rapid mood fluctuations, confusion, delusions, hallucinations and bizarre behaviour. It can lead to devastating consequences. It is a psychiatric emergency that requires an urgent evaluation to exclude any organic cause. Therefore, early identification and appropriate treatment are critical. A quick and effective relief is necessary for maternal and child health and mother-infant relationship. Perinatal health professionals have to be accurate screening postpartum psychosis symptoms and have to educate patients and their family.
Florence
F
Gressier
Aurélie
A
Letranchant
Patrick
P
Hardy
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors