As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope

Bridget Chesterton developed postpartum psychosis after giving birth but recovered after antipsychotic medication and strong family support.
Postpartum psychosis is rare (about 1–2 in 1,000 births) and can cause disorganized thinking, delusions and hallucinations, so it’s very different from the more common postpartum depression.
Her story underscores the importance of quick intervention, vigilant family support and breaking the stigma by talking openly about serious postpartum mental illness.