My ex had post-natal psychosis with the birth of our daughter 4 years ago.What are the chances that there wiil be a reoccurrance of this condition?She is now pregnant to her new partner and I am worrried for my daughter.The last time my partner was hospitalised for 2 months leaving me to look after our child.We split because she and her family decieded it was my fault she had this breakdown .I still do not fully understand this condition but realise that sometimes they can be a danger to themselves and their children----any adice would be appreciated.
2006-07-03 14:29:04 · 5 answers · asked by ken s 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Postpartum psychosis is more likely to happen if someone is predisposed to it, such as a previous diagnosis of a psychotic disorder or affective disorder with psychotic features. So, if she has had it before, she is likely to have it again.
Women who have had had a past incidence of postpartum psychosis are between 20% and 50% more likely of experiencing it again in a future pregnancy.
Postpartum psychosis has a 5% suicide rate and a 4% infanticide rate so you have a right to feel frightened. I'm not sure what your custody arrangement is or what your relationship is with your ex, but perhaps you can offer to take care of your daughter while she has her hands full caring for the newborn. Make it sound less like you are paranoid and more like it is benefiting her. Then have her current partner keep a close eye out for the signs and symptoms of postpartum psychosis while you protect your daughter.
2006-07-03 14:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by psychgrad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she can have a reoccurance of postpartum psychosis, or can be just fine, one does not know until she delievers, her OB/GYN should be informed so she can take the proper precautions and look for the signs before it becomes a major problem. Not to play devils advocate but sometimes a major event in a person's life like problems with a spouse or sig other can throw them over the edge. Really look into yourself and be honest with yourself was there anything you did during her pregnancy that would precipitate this like cheat on her, gave her a hard time during the pregnancy denying the baby, financial problems? These can throw an already hormonal person over the edge. Is her cercumstances different this time. That may play a major role in her mental health. Many of us are not meant to be together and we do things to our partners out of spite.
I am very guilty of this!!!!
2006-07-03 21:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by melissa m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are justified to be worried. Recently, a friend lost his child to a psychotic, knive weilding nut. She tried to kill the other child and never got the job done.
It was heartbreaking to everyone that knew the family.
Better to be safe than sorry. I would seek legal counsel. I don't know you or your situation, but I would hate for the same scenario to repeat itself.
2006-07-03 21:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's likely to happen again. You should speak clearly to her and make the arrangement so that you can take care of your daughter when she give birth. Her breakdown wasn't your fault. Good luck.
2006-07-03 21:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Brenda L. T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could happen again, just like postnatal depression. She needs to be under the care of a doctor who knows her past history and understands the risk.
2006-07-03 21:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋