Doctors and women who've had it call for more attention on postpartum psychosis

The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy's has put the condition in the spotlight. Women who have had it call for more research and understanding of a difficult mental illness.

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  1. Postpartum Psychosis: Rarity and Emergency: Postpartum psychosis is the most severe and rarest form of mental illness after childbirth, affecting approximately 1 to 2 in every 1,000 women and requiring immediate medical attention due to risks to both mother and baby.
  2. Postpartum OCD: Intrusive Thoughts & Hidden Distress: Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (POCD) affects approximately 1.7% to 7.0% of postpartum women, with some studies showing rates as high as 15.1% for symptoms, often characterized by intrusive thoughts, particularly related to infant harm, that are distressing and unwanted.
  3. Postpartum PTSD: Impact of Traumatic Birth: Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PP-PTSD) can affect women who experienced a traumatic birth, with symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance, often impacting their ability to bond with the baby. While specific prevalence rates for PP-PTSD vary, it is a recognized and impactful condition.

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