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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.[1]
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.[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.
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