Depressive postpartum psychosis is the most common type of postpartum psychosis. It is also the most dangerous because it has the highest likelihood of self or infant harm, particularly in the existence of delusions and hallucinations. 

Depressive Postpartum Psychosis

Manic postpartum psychosis is the second most common type of postpartum psychosis out of the three subtypes that were mentioned previously. 

Manic Postpartum Psychosis

Atypical or mixed postpartum psychosis could include symptoms that are a mix between depressive postpartum psychosis and manic postpartum psychosis. Patient with atypical postpartum psychosis could appear to be partially or fully unaware of their surroundings. Atypical or mixed postpartum psychosis include:

Atypical Postpartum Psychosis 

Postpartum psychosis was divided into three types based on the symptoms of the patient. These types are:
* Manic
* Depressive
* Mixed/Atypical


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Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe type of mental illness that happens within the first few weeks of giving birth. Its main symptoms are paranoid delusions, hallucinations, confusion, and disorganized thoughts. It is considered a psychiatric emergency due to the high likelihood of hurting oneself or the baby.

Postpartum Psychosis

DSM specifiers for major depression. (n.d.). MentalHelp.net. https://www.mentalhelp.net/depression/diagnostic-specifiers/

Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms

* Delusions
* Hallucination 
* Confusion 
* Insomnia
* Mood swings
* Irritability
* Disorganized thinking or behavior
* Depersonalization 
* Thoughts of suicide or hurting others

Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis

Subtypes of Postpartum Psychosis

Potential Treatment Approaches for Postpartum Psychosis are
* Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
* Medications.

Postpartum Psychosis Treatments

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.

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