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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunita Kumawat, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
In 460 B.C., Hippocrates was the first to mention about postpartum fever, mania, delirium and agitation. His writings reflected how postpartum depression is described today.
Historical Perspective
Discovery
- In 11th century, a professor of medicine, Trotula of Salerno, first recognized postpartum depression.
- In 1547, a Portuguese physician, Joao Rodrigues de Castello Branco(Amatus Lusitanus), briefly described postpartum depression.
- Between 16th and 18th centuries about 50 brief reports about Psychosis were published stating that these psychoses were recurrent and could be seen in both non-lactating and lactating females.[1]
- In 1819, Esquiro evaluated inpatients in the Salpêtrière, which paved the way for long term research.
Impact on Cultural History
Several workshops have been held in different countries including the UK, like the "Unravelling Eve" where women shared their stories of postpartum depression experience. Postpartum mental illness is recognized as a mitigating factor in situations when mothers kill their infants in some countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Italy.[2]
Famous Cases
In 1797, Osiander, an obstetrician, wrote about 2 cases in detail, that are among the treasures for postpartum psychosis.