Postpartum Psychosis

The onset of postpartum psychosis is often sudden and the most severe symptoms occur within the first couple of weeks postpartum. It occurs in approximately .1 to 2 percent of births.

Common symptoms include:

• Hallucinations (seeing/hearing things that aren’t there)
• Delusions (odd beliefs, that are not consistent with reality)
• Irritability
• Hyperactivity
• Decreased need for sleep
• Paranoia
• Confusion
• Severe mood swings