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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
- In 11th century, a professor of medicine, Trotula of Salerno, first recognized postpartum depression.[1]
- 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.[2]
- In 1797, Osiander, an obstetrician, wrote about 2 cases in detail, that are among the treasures for postpartum psychosis.
- In 1819, Esquiro evaluated inpatients in the Salpêtrière, which paved the way for long term research.
- 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.[3]