Postpartum psychosis 2013 Flashcards
1
Q
How common PP?
What % have no Hx psychiatric conditions?
A
1/1000
50%
2
Q
In what proportion of women who commit suicide is a Dx of severe effective illness Dx?
A
60%
3
Q
How common is suicide postnatally?
A
1 in 100,000
4
Q
Risk PP in
1) bipolar
2) bipolar + Fhx
A
1) 1/4
2) 1/2
5
Q
What % of PP occurs days 1-3 after delivery?
A
50%
6
Q
Common Symptoms of PP
A
A wide variety of psychotic phenomena such as delusions and hallucinations, the content of which is often related to the new child.
Affective (mood) symptoms, both elation and depression.
Disturbance of consciousness marked by an apparent confusion, bewilderment or perplexity.
7
Q
How common is baby blues?
A
30-80%
8
Q
Managment PP
A
Hospital admission - mother & baby unit
Anti-psychotic medication
