Describe the changes of postpartum mood.
Identify criteria for differential diagnosis of changes in the postpartum mood.
Characterize the postpartum changes in the conceptual aspects, epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognostic.
Reference hospital (secondary care):
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis include:
Delusions
Hallucinations
Sleep disorders
Suicidal and obsessive thoughts about the baby
Mothers who have bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder have a higher risk of developing postpartum psychosis. At this level of care, they must receive appropriate treatment for puerperal psychosis.
Unit Objective
Describe the changes of postpartum mood.
Identify criteria for differential diagnosis of changes in the postpartum mood.
Characterize the postpartum changes in the conceptual aspects, epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognostic.