People commonly develop postpartum psychosis on their first childbirth. Nonetheless, there is a thirty to fifty percent chance that individuals with a history of postpartum psychosis will develop it again in in later births.

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Specialists hypothesize that postpartum psychosis can be a combination of these factors:
* Hormonal changes.
* History of psychological disorders.
* Family history of psychological disorders, especially postpartum psychosis.
* Number of pregnancies.
* Sleep deprivation.
* Other medical conditions.

Risk Factors for Postpartum Psychosis

Raza, S. K. Raza, S. (2023, June 26). Postpartum psychosis. National library of medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544304/

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Number of Pregnancies and Postpartum Psychosis

Experts suspect that sleep deprivation might trigger postpartum psychosis based on the fact that sleep deprivation triggers mania in bipolar disorder patients. 

Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Psychosis

Some medical conditions may trigger postpartum psychosis, these medical conditions are:
* Vitamin B1 and B12 deficiencies
* Preeclampsia
* Eclampsia
* Autoimmune disorders
* Strokes 
* Thyroid conditions
* Electrolyte imbalances
* Inflammatory diseases. 


Medical Conditions and Postpartum Psychosis

One in every three people who suffer from postpartum psychosis has been diagnosed with a psychological disorder. The most common psychological disorder that co-occurs with postpartum psychosis is bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia spectrum disorders and major depressive disorders also increase the risk of developing postpartum psychosis.  

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