Postpartum psychosis survivor shares postpartum psychosis story of hope

A mother who experienced postpartum psychosis is sharing her story to raise awareness amid the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three children. The condition affects 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women after delivery. Bridget María Chesterton, a 52-year-old history professor, developed the disorder about two weeks after giving birth in 2019, losing touch with reality and requiring hospitalization. She credits antipsychotic medication and strong family support for her recovery, which took about a year. Chesterton wants to dispel misconceptions about postpartum psychosis, noting most mothers with the condition do not harm their children. She emphasizes that families should be vigilant for symptoms like disorganized thinking and delusions, and act quickly to get help.