Postpartum psychosis and other postpartum mental disorders
EBM Guidelines
Sep 28, 2022 • Latest change Sep 28, 2022
Table of contents
Extract
- Postpartum depression is common.
- Identify the risk group and symptoms suggesting depression; reserve sufficient time for discussion.
- The onset of postpartum psychosis should be observed as early as possible.
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Linked evidence summaries
- Psychological interventions provided antenatally or postnatally are effective for preventing and treating postpartum depression compared with usual care.A
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be effective for postnatal depression compared to placebo.C↑↑
- Cognitive behavioural therapy is effective for women suffering from postpartum depression.A↑↑
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