All articles tagged with #postpartum psychosis
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
A mother in Northern Ireland who experienced postpartum psychosis was detained in a psychiatric hospital away from her baby for five weeks, highlighting the urgent need for specialized mother and baby units in the region, similar to those in Great Britain, to improve care and outcomes for mothers with mental health issues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
A woman shares her experience with postpartum psychosis, a severe and often misunderstood mental health condition that carries a 5% suicide risk and 4% infanticide risk. Despite seeking help from multiple doctors, she was misdiagnosed and sent home until finally receiving proper treatment from a perinatal psychiatrist. She emphasizes the importance of increased awareness and proper diagnosis of postpartum psychosis to prevent tragic outcomes.