The speaker, Dr. Rohit Singh, is a psychiatrist. He discusses the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis.
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that can affect women shortly before or after childbirth. It is a serious condition that can have negative consequences for both the mother and the baby.
Symptoms of postpartum depression include sadness, anxiety, irritability, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, changes in appetite, and difficulty bonding with the baby.
Risk factors for postpartum depression include a history of depression, lack of social support, and complications during pregnancy or childbirth.
Treatment for postpartum depression typically includes medication and therapy.
Postpartum psychosis is a more rare but even more serious condition than postpartum depression. It can cause women to lose touch with reality and experience hallucinations and delusions.
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis can include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and disorganized thinking.
Treatment for postpartum psychosis typically includes medication and hospitalization.