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Postpartum psychosis is rare. It occurs in 1 or 2
out of every 1000 births and usually begins in the first 6 weeks after the birth
of the child. Women who have bipolar disorder or other psychiatric disorders
such as schizoaffective disorder may be at higher risk for developing postpartum psychosis.
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Individuals are a greater risk for suicide and hurting their newborn baby if symptoms persist without treatment. If you or a family member are experiencing any of the above symptoms you should get professional help immediately. Call your family doctor or OB/GYN for immediate help. Read more about Postpartum Depression
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