Question 1

my friend is suffering from puerperal psychosis and has been prescribed some drug. is that all they will do?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, we first: Need to get control of the psychotic symptoms and perhaps even get the depression a bit better before she is also referred to a therapist.  The best treatment is a combination of medication and therapy.

Question 2

what is puerperal psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Puerperal psychosis: Is also called post partum depression with psychosis.

Question 3

how can i treat puerperal psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Drugs and counseling: The treatments of choice typically are anti-psychotic medications and lithium, and often in combination with an antidepressant. You should not be breast feeding while on these medications, and you should seek psychotherapy afterwards. Having more support from the dad can't hurt either!

Question 4

do a lot of people get puerperal psychosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Puerperal psychosis occurs in 1 or 2 out of 1000 childbirths, usually in young, first-time mothers. This might seem like a pretty significant group, but compared to other postpartum disorders it's relatively rare. Maternity blues affects 50-75% of new mothers and postpartum depression is seen in 10-15% of new mothers.

These women likely have other mood disorders like bipolar.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of puerperal psychosis?

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Needs treatment!: Symptoms, usually developing during the first 3 postpartum weeks (as soon as 1 to 2 days after childbirth), include: feeling removed from baby, other people, and surroundings. disturbed sleep, even when baby sleeping,  confused and disorganized thinking, mood swings and bizarre behavior,  agitation or restlessness,  hallucinations, often involving sight, smell, hearing, or touch, delusional thinking.

Question 6

have you ever cured with puerperal psychosis?

Accepted Answer

YES!: Puerperal psychosis is unfortunately not all that rare and goes under-reported and unrecognized in the vast majority of cases. Family support and loving relationship with your husband/partner should help diagnose and manage this dire psychiatric pathology before any harm to the family/others. Proper medical therapy can manage the vast majority of these cases and complete remission can be achieved.

Question 7

does puerperal psychosis usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Watch out!: This is a medical emergency. The mother is at significant risk for significantly harming or killing the infant or herself.
This is usually rapid onset, usually within 2-4 weeks, but can be as early as 2-3 days. Early warning signs include: inability to sleep for several nights, agitation, irritable mood, and avoidance of the infant. Any thoughts of hurting herself should be considered serious.

Question 8

what is the difference between puerperal psychosis and post natal depression? are they really different?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are separate problems. Puerpal psychosis specfically has to do with bizarre thoughts and hallucinations. Postpartum depression can include psychotic symptoms, but it requires the presence of significant depressive symptoms.

Question 9

what should i know about puerperal sepsis?

Accepted Answer

Treatable!: Infection after delivery is more common than we think. If you had prolonged rupture of membranes, instrument/forcep delivery, etc, you may experience puerperal sepsis. Typically, an immunocompetent person can fight off infection and a course of antibiotics can help treat off infection if needed. It is better to treat earlier than later!

Question 10

hi! is it possible to develop non-puerperal mastitis from a nipple piercing? i have a crescent shaped swollen area around the under neath of my breast

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : Piercing skin can lead to infection, and your description sounds like you need an exam and antibiotics.

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