Psychosis Puerperal

Postpartum psychosis is a term used to describe a special condition of a woman during the postpartum period when her mental functioning becomes unstable and unpredictable. This condition can occur due to hormonal characteristics during this period of life, but also for other reasons, including physical and emotional stress on a woman’s body.

Psychosis of the puerperal phase can be recognized by such signs as excessive fatigue, excitability, irritability, loss of attention to children and other loved ones. In most cases, symptoms go away within a few days or weeks, but there are also cases where psychosis leads to unpredictable consequences, including self-harm and participation in dangerous situations.

The main cause of postpartum psychosis is the transitional and unhealthy hormonal environment during and immediately after childbirth. The uterus relaxes and closes, the tissues prepare for the birth of the baby. A woman’s body receives large amounts of estrogen, progesterone, as well as prolactin and relaxin - hormones that affect a woman’s nervous system and behavior. With a decline in progesterone levels and changes in hormonal balance after childbirth, a woman may become prone to anxiety and unstable behavior.

In addition to these factors, modern women often experience additional stress associated with pregnancy and childbirth, which can also lead to undesirable mental consequences. In addition, some women may experience physical pain, fatigue, and the adjustment period from having a child, which may further intensify their psychosis.

If you notice sudden and unusual behavior in your mother, wife or close friend during and after pregnancy and childbirth, it is important to monitor her condition and environment to prevent dangerous consequences. If signs of instability are detected