Postpartum psychosis

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Postpartum psychosis is a rare psychiatric emergency in which symptoms of high mood and racing thoughts (mania), depression, severe confusion, loss of inhibition, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions set in, beginning suddenly in the first two weeks after childbirth. The symptoms vary and can change quickly.

Also known as: puerperal psychosis

56 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Postpartum psychosis itself.

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↑ Pregnancy disorder (945) ↑ Psychotic disorder (769) ↑ Puerperal disorder (91)

Including sub-types (56) Tagged with Postpartum psychosis (1)

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300 moms join study to uncover roots of postpartum depression

Knowledge-focused Completed

This study followed 300 pregnant women to understand why some develop mood disorders like depression or bipolar episodes after giving birth. Researchers collected genetic, hormonal, and environmental data to find patterns that could predict these episodes. The goal is to better i…

Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC

Postpartum psychosis

Where it sits in the disease tree

300 moms join study to uncover roots of postpartum depression