Is PPD the only peripartum mood disorder?

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    Natalka Roshak

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    Last Updated: May 16, 2025

    Peripartum depression is not the only mood disorder that can occur during the peripartum period. According to the DSM-5, other mood disorders such as mania and bipolar disorder may also arise during this time.

    No. Per the DSM-5, several mood disorders can arise peripartum, including mania and bipolar disorder.[1]

    Is PPD the only peripartum mood disorder? - Examine