Postnatal psychosis affects one to two in every 1,000 women in the weeks shortly after childbirth. Because it can severely impact a mother's long-term mental health, anyone experiencing extreme depression, hallucinations, or abnormal fatigue after having a baby needs to see a doctor immediately. Women with a family history of bipolar disorder or similar mental health conditions carry a higher risk and should be especially supported during this vulnerable time.

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