Postpartum psychosis
ICD-10 Code
F53
Postpartum psychosis
Definition
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 — per MONDO