Psychosocial and psychological interventions for prevention

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.