Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery
An emergency cesarean delivery can be a traumatic childbirth experience for a woman and a risk factor for postpartum psychosis, especially in a patient with a history of bipolar disorder. This article describes the case of a pregnant woman with an unknown history of bipolar disorder who developed an...
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| author | Evangelia Antoniou Eirini Orovou Kassiani Politou Alexandros Papatrechas Ermioni Palaska Angeliki Sarella Maria Dagla |
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| description | An emergency cesarean delivery can be a traumatic childbirth experience for a woman and a risk factor for postpartum psychosis, especially in a patient with a history of bipolar disorder. This article describes the case of a pregnant woman with an unknown history of bipolar disorder who developed an acute psychotic reaction during the procedure of an emergency caesarian section and switched to mania. The purpose of this case study is for perinatal health care professionals to identify suspicious symptoms and promptly refer to psychiatric services so as to ensure the mother’s and the newborn’s safety. This case study highlights the importance of assessing women with bipolar disorder or a previous psychotic episode for the risk of psychiatric complications in pregnancy and after childbirth. Midwifery education on perinatal mental health is crucial for the detection of suspicious symptoms and early referral to a specialist. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9ea656b527554db4a0b5e2f69bf8b25c2023-11-21T19:56:36ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-05-019558810.3390/healthcare9050588Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean DeliveryEvangelia Antoniou0Eirini Orovou1Kassiani Politou2Alexandros Papatrechas3Ermioni Palaska4Angeliki Sarella5Maria Dagla6Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceNon-Profit/Non Governmental Organization (NGO) “Fainareti”, 12243 Athens, GreeceNon-Profit/Non Governmental Organization (NGO) “Fainareti”, 12243 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Midwifery, University of West Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceAn emergency cesarean delivery can be a traumatic childbirth experience for a woman and a risk factor for postpartum psychosis, especially in a patient with a history of bipolar disorder. This article describes the case of a pregnant woman with an unknown history of bipolar disorder who developed an acute psychotic reaction during the procedure of an emergency caesarian section and switched to mania. The purpose of this case study is for perinatal health care professionals to identify suspicious symptoms and promptly refer to psychiatric services so as to ensure the mother’s and the newborn’s safety. This case study highlights the importance of assessing women with bipolar disorder or a previous psychotic episode for the risk of psychiatric complications in pregnancy and after childbirth. Midwifery education on perinatal mental health is crucial for the detection of suspicious symptoms and early referral to a specialist.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/5/588postpartum psychosis case reportbipolar disorderemergency cesarean sectiontraumatic childbirthacute delirium episode after delivery |
| spellingShingle | Evangelia Antoniou Eirini Orovou Kassiani Politou Alexandros Papatrechas Ermioni Palaska Angeliki Sarella Maria Dagla Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery Healthcare postpartum psychosis case report bipolar disorder emergency cesarean section traumatic childbirth acute delirium episode after delivery |
| title | Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery |
| title_full | Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery |
| title_fullStr | Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery |
| title_full_unstemmed | Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery |
| title_short | Postpartum Psychosis after Traumatic Cesarean Delivery |
| title_sort | postpartum psychosis after traumatic cesarean delivery |
| topic | postpartum psychosis case report bipolar disorder emergency cesarean section traumatic childbirth acute delirium episode after delivery |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/5/588 |
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