Does puerperal psychosis usually cause many symptoms?

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.

Yes: True puerperal psychosis causes women to act and react to situations in an unusual manner. It is associated with hallucinations. The woman may not know what she is doing or where she is. She may be a danger to herself, her baby, or the people around her.