Risk factors for postpartum relapse in women at risk of postpartum psychosis
Several predictors for postpartum psychosis (PP)--the most severe psychiatric disorder linked to childbirth—are known. These include a...
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Summarizing the Research
- Sep 8, 2022
- 3 min
Thyroid Function in Postpartum Psychosis: An exploratory study
While the link between clinical thyroid dysfunction and postpartum psychosis (PP) has been established, researchers are uncertain whether...
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
Long-term outcome of postpartum psychosis: A prospective clinical cohort study in 106 women
To date, there has not been extensive literature addressing postpartum psychosis (PP) in relation to psychotic episodes outside of the...
- Jun 16, 2021
- 5 min
Obstetrical, Pregnancy and Socioeconomic Predictors for Severe Postpartum Disorders
Obstetrical, pregnancy and socio-economic predictors for new onset severe postpartum psychiatric disorders in primiparous women...
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Postpartum Psychosis in Mothers with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Series from India
During pregnancy and the postpartum stage, women are increasingly vulnerable to postpartum psychiatric illnesses. This vulnerability is...
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
Infographic on PP
In March 2021 we shared a summary of a review of postpartum psychosis. We've compiled some of that data into an infographic below:
- Mar 29, 2021
- 4 min
A Review of Postpartum Psychosis (2021)
In January, an excellent review of postpartum psychosis by Perry et al. was published in Brain Sciences, in which the authors describe...
- Dec 30, 2020
- 5 min
Mother-to-Infant Bonding in Women with Postpartum Psychosis
Mother-to-Infant Bonding in Women with Postpartum Psychosis and Severe Postpartum Depression: A Clinical Cohort Study Mother-to-infant...
- Dec 21, 2020
- 4 min
Biological Stress Response in Women at Risk of Postpartum Psychosis
The results offer initial evidence that current levels & biomarkers of both stress and immune responses play a role in postpartum psychosis.
- Nov 16, 2020
- 4 min
Phenotypical Characteristics of Postpartum Psychosis: A Clinical Cohort Study
What symptoms are common in postpartum psychosis? A cohort of 130 women was studied to better understand the presentation of PP.
- May 6, 2020
- 4 min
Long-Term Outcomes of Postpartum Psychosis: What is the Risk of Recurrence?
Many women who have suffered from postpartum psychosis (PP) wonder about their long term prognosis.
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
ECT For Postpartum Psychosis
In this naturalistic prospective study carried out in India, 78 women were admitted with postpartum psychosis; 34 (43.6 %) of received ECT.
- Nov 25, 2019
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What We Are Learning from the Postpartum Psychosis Project (P3)
We are now in the midst of what we call our MGHP3 Study, the MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project. We are not yet at the point of formally...
- Nov 18, 2019
- 3 min
What is Postpartum Psychosis: This is What You Need to Know
Ten Things You Need to Know about Postpartum Psychosis. This post reviews research on what the medical community knows about PP.
- Jul 24, 2019
- 3 min
The Importance of Cultural Competency in Treating Postpartum Psychosis
Naito et al. present a case report of a non-English-speaking Japanese immigrant who experienced postpartum psychosis.
- Jun 26, 2019
- 4 min
Prevention Strategies for Women at High Risk for Postpartum Psychosis
This study looks at prevention methods and developed an algorithm for prophylactic treatment for postpartum psychosis.
- Jun 21, 2019
- 3 min
Early Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis: Knowing What to Look For
Onset of postpartum psychosis (PP) is generally rapid and often occurs within the first three days after delivery. This study assesses...
- Jun 13, 2019
- 3 min
The Intersections of Bipolar Disorder and Postpartum Psychosis: Risk of Relapse
This review examines the risk of PP in women with a history of PP as well as bipolar disorder. Prophylactic treatment is also discussed.
- Jun 13, 2019
- 4 min
New Research: Identifying the Pathophysiology of Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum psychosis affects 1-2 per 1000 mothers, but the causes of the disorder are not well-understood. This review discusses the current
- Jun 13, 2019
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Examining the Brain Structure of Women at Risk for Postpartum Psychosis
In the first MRI study on postpartum psychosis, Fusté and colleagues present data that show specific structural changes in the brains...
- Jun 13, 2019
- 3 min
Understanding the Prevalence of Postpartum Psychosis
this review examined several studies of postpartum psychosis to validate the frequently cited prevalence of 1-2 per 1000 for postpartum...
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