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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Late-Onset Puerperal Psychosis: A Case Report and Challenges in Treatment Decisions

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PMP. Ibáñez MendozaHospital Universitario La PazCGC. Delicado GasconHospital Universitario La PazBÁB. Orgaz ÁlvarezHospital Universitario La Paz

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Implication

Case report illustrates treatment complexities in puerperal psychosis, highlighting the need for better resource allocation.

Key Points

  • A 39-year-old woman experienced late-onset puerperal psychosis, characterized by paranoid delusions and severe anxiety.
  • Treatment with olanzapine led to complete resolution of psychotic symptoms after 14 days, emphasizing the importance of careful management.
  • Challenges in treatment decisions arose due to the patient's role as a mother, illustrating the complexities of care during the perinatal period.
  • The case highlights the need for additional psychiatric mother-baby units to enhance maternal-infant bonding and supportive interventions.

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Mendoza et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454d131b076d99fa5a6cehttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.2412
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  1. 1Psychotic symptoms during puerperium. Regarding a clinical case2025
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  3. 3Psychosis in Pregnancy and the Neonatal Ripple Effect2025
  4. 4Prenatal depression leading to postpartum psychosis2010 · 14 citations
  5. 5Home Treatment and Perinatal Psychiatry: An Alternative to Acute Psychiatric Wards2024