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Postnatal psychosis is rare, but symptoms can be brushed aside as 'normal' for a new mum

  • Written by: Diana Jefferies, Senior lecturer, Western Sydney University
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The period after birth of a child is supposed to be a time of great happiness for women. However, a significant number of new mothers will experience a mental illness at this time.

One is postnatal psychosis (also known as postpartum or puerperal psychosis). It’s not related to postnatal depression.

Postnatal psychosis affects one...

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