| 词汇 | postpartum-psychosis |
| 释义 | postpartum psychosis noun[ U ] mainly USuk /pəʊstˌpɑː.təm saɪˈkəʊ.sɪs/ us /poʊstˌpɑːr.t̬əm saɪˈkoʊ.sɪs/(UK usuallypostnatal psychosis) a serious mental illness that affects some people after they have given birth to a baby and that can make them believe things that are not true : Postpartum psychosis occurs in 1 out of 1,000 women who give birth. Women who have postpartum psychosis need prompt treatment and almost always need medication. Compare postpartum depression Experts believe postpartum psychosis is triggered by a steep and rapid drop in progesterone levels after childbirth. Postpartum psychosis is a serious emergency requiring immediate medical help. A mother accused of killing her four children is said to have been suffering from postpartum psychosis. Obstetrics: birth antenatally Apgar score B, b birth centre birth pangs birth rate childbirth contraction delivery suite doula due date episiotomy gas and air induce posh premmie tokophobia vacuum extraction ventouse whelp You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Mental illnesses |
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