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Postpartum psychosis — PARA MCQ

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HardPsychiatry - Perinatal mental healthPostpartum psychosisPARA

A 27-year-old woman gave birth 10 days ago and is now agitated, sleepless and believes her baby is possessed. Her partner says she is behaving out of character. What is the most important next step?

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Correct answer: D — Same-day urgent psychiatric assessment, with safeguarding and obstetric liaison

Psychotic symptoms in the postpartum period are a psychiatric emergency. Urgent specialist assessment and risk management are required.

Reference: NICE CG192: Antenatal and postnatal mental health