They may be changeable, with good days alternating with bad. Symptoms may range from mild to severe. Postpartum Psychosis Postpartum psychosis is the most severe disturbance. It is also quite rare, with about one in one thousand woman suffering symptoms, usually within the first two weeks after delivery. Symptoms are very exaggerated and may include insomnia, hallucinations, agitation and bizarre feelings and behavior.
Postpartum psychosis is a serious emergency and requires immediate medical attention.
Treatment Treatment for postpartum distress varies with the type and severity of the symptoms. In some less severe cases, the symptoms disappear on their own. In more severe cases, medication and therapy are very helpful. Regardless of the type or severity of the disturbance, these symptoms are temporary and treatable with support and skilled professional help. Back to Top of Page Weight Loss Within a few days after delivery, a woman loses two or three pounds of fluid, about 2 pounds from the shrinking of the uterus and several pounds fom the baby and amniotic fluid.