Christina's Story: A Snowglobe, a Stray Dog, and Postpartum Psychosis
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Christina's Story: A Snowglobe, a Stray Dog, and Postpartum Psychosis
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Christina experienced postpartum psychosis after the birth of her second baby. In this episode, she shares her story — from a birth complicated by preeclampsia and a NICU stay, to the onset of symptoms like sleeplessness, confusion, delusions, and a disconnect from reality. Christina talks about the challenges of seeking help, her initial experiences at her local emergency room, and ultimately, the specialized care she received in a perinatal psychiatric unit at UNC.
She also reflects on writing about her journey through her blog, and offers advice for others navigating postpartum psychosis or supporting someone who is.
Trigger warning: This conversation touches on Lindsay Clancy’s case involving infanticide and attempted suicide. We also discuss symptoms of psychosis and the struggles of fellow psych ward patients, including suicidal ideation.
Resources:
- Christina’s Blog
- Journaling Protocol
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Citations:
- Caropreso, L., Cardoso, T. de A., Eltayebani, M., & Frey, B. N. (2019, December 4). Preeclampsia as a risk factor for postpartum depression and psychosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis - archives of Women’s Mental Health. SpringerLink.
- Culbert, K. M., Thakkar, K. N., & Klump, K. L. (2022, May 18). Risk for midlife psychosis in women: Critical gaps and opportunities in exploring perimenopause and ovarian hormones as mechanisms of risk. Psychological medicine.
- KL;, B. V. N. (2016, December 1). Postpartum psychosis: Madness, mania, and melancholia in motherhood. The American journal of psychiatry.
- MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health. (2015, August 13). Some cases of postpartum psychosis may be autoimmune encephalitis - MGH center for women’s mental health. MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health - Perinatal & Reproductive Psychiatry at Mass General Hospital.
- Osborne, L. M. (2019, September 1). Recognizing and managing postpartum psychosis: A clinical guide for Obstetric Providers. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America.
- Patkin, A. (2023, February 10). Where could Lindsay Clancy’s case go from here? here’s what legal experts say. Boston.com.
- Rohde, A., & Marneros, A. (1993, March 1). Prognosis of puerperal psychoses: Follow-up and outcome after an average of 26 years. Europe PMC.