Recognizing and Managing Postpartum Psychosis: A Clinical Guide for Obstetric Providers

Lauren M Osborne

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2018.04.005

Postpartum · Mental Health

Recognizing and Managing Postpartum Psychosis: A Clinical Guide for Obstetric Providers

Osborne LM

Published September 2018 Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America, 45(3), 455-468

DOI 10.1016/j.ogc.2018.04.005 PMID 30092921 PMC PMC6174883

Abstract

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that affects 1 to 2 per 1000 women. Key clinical features include mood fluctuation, abnormal thoughts or behaviors, and confusion. Women with a history of bipolar disorder are at heightened risk, as are first-time mothers; current research on the causes focuses on biological triggers, such as immune dysregulation. Women with postpartum psychosis require inpatient hospitalization and should be treated with lithium, antipsychotics, and benzodiazepines.

Topics

Postpartum Mental Health Postpartum Depression

Postpartum › Mental Health › Postpartum Depression

Lauren M Osborne

L Osborne

PMID 30092921 30092921 DOI 10.1016/j.ogc.2018.04.005 10.1016/j.ogc.2018.04.005 Osborne et al. 2018, Osborne 2018

Keywords

Bipolar disorder, Perinatal psychiatric disorders, Postpartum psychosis, Treatment

Recognizing and Managing Postpartum Psychosis: A Clinical Guide for Obstetric Providers

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