Depression in the puerperium (postpartum depression) | Postpartum diseases

Depression in the puerperium (postpartum depression) Postpartum psychoses 0.1 – 0.2 % of all women suffer from postpartum psychosis, such as depression, mania or schizophrenia (more often around the 5th week) Tips and advice for the puerperium Hygiene is important during the postpartum period to prevent infections. Since the postpartum flow (lochia) is always infectious, … Depression in the puerperium (postpartum depression) | Postpartum diseases