Postpartum Psychosis

Postpartum psychosis is a scary condition that occurs after a woman gives birth. Remember Andrea Yates? She supposedly suffered with this condition and went on to kill her five children. Find out more about postpartum psychosis - and who gets it.

Postpartum illnesses may occur for many woman after giving birth. There are three different types of depression a woman may experience following delivery, however, each has its own symptoms, some of which require immediate medical attention.

Pregnancy and delivery involves many hormonal, physiological and psychological changes. Mood disorders are common during first trimester of pregnancy, and immediately after delivery.

Postpartum psychosis can change a woman's life and ruin some of the joy of motherhood.

Your woman isn't the only one crying after having a baby - many women do - but is it postpartum depression or something much more serious?

Discussing the cluster of symptoms under the umbrella of postpartum depression as well as dissecting the difference between Postpartum OCD and Postpartum Psychosis.