Recurrence of puerperal psychosis during late pregnancy

Br J Psychiatry. 1991 Oct:159:567-9. doi: 10.1192/bjp.159.4.567.

Abstract

Two cases of pre-partum psychosis are described. Both patients had previous episodes of puerperal psychosis but no non-puerperal illnesses. The possible relationship of pre-partum and post-partum psychosis is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Delusions / diagnosis
  • Delusions / psychology
  • Female
  • Hallucinations / diagnosis
  • Hallucinations / psychology
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / psychology
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Puerperal Disorders / psychology
  • Recurrence