What is another word for puerperal insanity?
Pronunciation: [pjˈuːəpəɹə͡l ɪnsˈanɪti] (IPA) 
Puerperal insanity refers to a mental illness that occurs in women soon after giving birth. Historically, it was thought to be a result of sudden hormonal changes and was often wrongly diagnosed as postpartum depression. Modern medicine has come to understand this condition as a type of psychosis. Some other synonyms for puerperal insanity include postpartum psychosis, postnatal psychosis, and postpartum mental illness. This condition is rare, though when it does occur, it can be severe and have long-lasting effects. Women with puerperal insanity typically require professional medical intervention to stabilize their mental state.
