Peripartum mood disorders are commonly seen within 4 weeks delivery
Most common is Postpartum blues (50-75% of pateints) who will have depressed affect and fatigue, but will have resolution within 2 weeks delivery
The most severe (and least common) peripartum mood disorder is postpartum psychosis, which often leads to delusions, hallucinations and thoughts of suicide or infanticide; these patients require immediate hospitalization due to high risk of injury to self or baby
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- Peripartum mood disorders are commonly seen within 4 weeks delivery
- Most common is Postpartum blues (50-75% of pateints) who will have depressed affect and fatigue, but will have resolution within 2 weeks delivery
- The most severe (and least common) peripartum mood disorder is postpartum psychosis, which often leads to delusions, hallucinations and thoughts of suicide or infanticide; these patients require immediate hospitalization due to high risk of injury to self or baby
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