Puerperal Psychosis: A brief review and unusual case report

Malawi Med J. 2019 Jun;31(2):161-163. doi: 10.4314/mmj.v31i2.11.

Abstract

This is a brief review of puerperal (post-partum) psychosis and contains a case report of Donkin Psychosis, an unusual form which is associated with pre-eclampsia, from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi. It includes considerations for treatment of Donkin Psychosis, in particular. It is the first reported case of Donkin Psychosis from Africa, to our knowledge.

Keywords: Donkin psychosis; bipolar affective disorder. [MeSH On Demand]; eclampsia; maternal death; post-partum psychosis; pre-eclampsia; puerperal psychosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Pressure / physiology
  • Eclampsia / diagnosis*
  • Eclampsia / physiopathology
  • Eclampsia / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications / psychology
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis
  • Puerperal Disorders / physiopathology*