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.