Postpartum Psychosis
Recognition and emergency management of severe postnatal mental illness.
Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Clinical Guidelines
NICE guideline [CG192]: Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance
National
SIGN 127: Management of perinatal mood disordersNational
ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 4: Screening and Diagnosis of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumLocal
ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline No. 5: Treatment and Management of Mental Health Conditions During Pregnancy and PostpartumLocal
NHS: Postpartum psychosisLocal