"Postpartum psychosis" refers to a severe mental health condition that can affect some women after giving birth. It involves experiencing extreme mood swings, confusion, hallucinations, and potentially harmful thoughts or behaviors. Full definition
Symptoms of postpartum psychosis include severe insomnia and hallucinations, as well as suicidal or even homicidal thoughts. (pregnancy-info.net)
Women with postpartum psychosis do not recognize their symptoms as unhealthy, and have even less anxiety when they indulge in these thoughts and behaviors. (believemidwiferyservices.com)
Although recovery may occur abruptly, it is more common for postpartum psychosis to evolve into severe, prolonged depression. (verywellmind.com)