|DOH Home >> Family Health Services| Postpartum psychosis occurs
in 1 to 2 of every 1,000 births. The onset of the psychosis is
usually within the first two weeks to three months after birth.
Immediate treatment is crucial as there is a 5 percent rate of
suicide/infanticide associated with postpartum psychosis. Onset
is sudden and symptoms include: Risk factors include: previous
postpartum psychosis or depressions; manic-depressive (bipolar)
history; prenatal stressors such as low socioeconomic status and
lack of a supportive partner or social support; obsessive
personality traits; family history of a mood disorder.
Postpartum psychosis is treatable. Read more about treatment
options. Department of Health P. O. Box 360, Trenton, NJ
08625-0360 Last Modified: Thursday, 12-Jul-12 11:44:53