Dr Sekela Gad-Briggs is a general practitioner at the National Health Service, England, with interest in women’s health and mental well-being.
She tells ALEXANDER OKERE about postpartum disordersPostpartum refers to a period of time following childbirth. It is commonly defined as six weeks after birth. However, in the case of postpartum depression, this can be diagnosed up to 12 months following childbirth.Postpartum disorders are mental health disorders which can affect women following childbirth.
Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of postpartum disorder. It has a sudden severe onset with symptoms starting as early as 48 hours after delivery, with the majority of women showing symptoms within the first two weeks. The symptoms include confusion and disorientation, trouble sleeping, hallucinations and delusions .In postpartum psychosis, there is a significant risk of the mother taking the infant’s life, or her own.
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