The Unseen Enemy: Postpartum Psychosis and the Systemic Failures that Enable It The case of Lindsay Clancy, currently on trial for the murder of her three children, has brought to light a disturbing reality: postpartum psychosis is not only terrifying but also treatable.
Yet, it's the diagnosis – or lack thereof – that can be just as deadly. The testimonies and medical histories surrounding this case reveal a systemic failure to acknowledge and address this condition.
According to statistics, about one to two mothers per 1,000 births experience postpartum psychosis. However, this condition is often misdiagnosed or ignored altogether.