Men's experiences of having a partner who requires Mother and Baby Unit admission for first episode postpartum psychosis.

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of men during their partner's admission to a Mother and Baby Unit for first episode postpartum psychosis.

Background: Postpartum psychosis can be life-changing for women, however little is known about the impact on their partners or their partners' needs.

Design: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach was used to analyse interview transcripts.