Postpartum Psychosis

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Oprah and Dr. Sichel

What would cause a new mother to kill her own baby or herself? A tragic illness we're just learning about: postpartum psychosis.

What Is Postpartum Psychosis?

Many new mothers are suffering in silence and only a few are receiving proper treatment.


	How you and your family can recognize this illness: the symptoms of postpartum psychosis.

	Harvard Medical School Psychiatrist Deborah Sichel answers frequently asked questions.

How to Get Help

With the proper treatment, these symptoms can be controlled. Learn how to handle this illness.

Related Books


	Women's Moods by Dr. Deborah Sichel
	Mothers Who Kill Their Children by Michelle Oberman and Cheryl L. Meyer

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