About postpartum psychosis

Postpartum psychosis (PP) is a severe but treatable form of mental illness. It begins suddenly in the days and weeks after having a baby. Symptoms include hallucinations and delusions, often with mania, depression or confusion. It can get worse very quickly and should always be treated as a medical emergency.

What is postpartum psychosis?

Read more about postpartum psychosis (PP).

Symptoms

Learn more about early signs and ongoing symptoms of PP.

Causes

What we know about the causes of PP.

Treatment

Treatment may involve medication and time in hospital.

Recovery

With the right treatment, almost all women recover from PP.

Planning pregnancy

For women with bipolar disorder or previous PP.

Being a parent

From coping with a newborn to parenting teenagers.

Supporting someone else

Information for partners, family and friends.

Menopause

Understand how PP can affect you later in life.

Books, films and blogs

Creative storytelling about or inspired by PP.

Insider Guides

Detailed guides for women, partners and families.

Insider Guides in other languages

Translated versions of our insider guides for women, partners and families.

Frequently asked questions

We answer some of the most FAQs on postpartum psychosis.