4th November 2020

A 32-year-old woman is due to be discharged from an inpatient Mother and Baby Unit

A 32-year-old woman is due to be discharged from an inpatient Mother and Baby Unit, following a 7-month admission for the treatment of postpartum psychosis, and will be receiving follow up in the community. She had no history of psychiatric illness prior to her admission and presented following the birth of her first child.

Which of the following statements about the long term implications of postpartum psychosis is correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.