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Postpartum psychosis

Postpartum psychosis, also known as puerperal psychosis or peripartum psychosis, involves the abrupt onset of psychotic symptoms shortly following childbirth, typically within two weeks of delivery. However, women are... Wikipedia

Symptoms: Hallucinations, delusions, mood swings, confusion, restlessness, personality changes
Causes: Genetic and environmental
Risk factors: Family history, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, difficult pregnancy
Treatment: Antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants
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