New York mother shares postpartum psychosis story amid Lindsay Clancy case

A New York mother is sharing her experience with postpartum psychosis as the Lindsay Clancy trial brings attention to the rare condition. Bridget María Chesterton was hospitalized for weeks after losing touch with reality following childbirth. Chesterton, a history professor, developed the disorder after her daughter was born prematurely in 2019. She spent two separate two-week hospitalizations on antipsychotic medication, with family support crucial to her recovery. Researchers estimate postpartum psychosis affects 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women after delivery. Chesterton wants to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions about the condition, which she says is misunderstood. She notes most mothers with postpartum psychosis do not harm their children, and her doctor emphasizes the importance of families recognizing symptoms and seeking quick help.