Postpartum Psychosis A HISTORICAL OUTLINE The observation that a relationship may exist between childbirth and the onset of mental disorder is not a recent one; it was already mentioned in the classical writings of the ancient Greeks. In fact, more "recent" scientific literature of the past 200 years contains a large number of publications on the subject, the descriptions, and reflections of which often turn out to be remarkably relevant to our times. INTRODUCTION Giving birth to a baby brings about many changes in the female body, and these can include changes in a new mom’s mood and emotions. Some women experience more than the normal ups and downs of the postpartum time period. puerperal psychosis is a much more severe illness. The mother may seem to lose contact with reality, have a delusion, hallucinations extreme mood swings, and behave abnormally. She can suffer from intense agitation and anxiety; insomnia and very early waking are also the sign of this catastrophic ...