The Unseen Victims of Postpartum Psychosis Rates of postpartum psychosis are rising at an alarming rate across the country.
While tragic headlines and heart wrenching stories of mothers and their babies often grab attention, what's missing is proactive action to prevent these tragedies from occurring in the first place.
Almost 6% of postpartum patients now meet criteria for a psychotic disorder, a staggering six times higher than previously reported rates.