Postpartum psychosis survivor shares story of hope after Lindsay Clancy case

A Massachusetts woman's trial for strangling her three children has spotlighted postpartum psychosis, a rare condition affecting 1 to 2 in 1,000 mothers. A New York professor who survived it shares her story to raise awareness and offer hope. Bridget María Chesterton experienced delusions and disorganized thinking two weeks after childbirth, requiring hospitalization. She credits antipsychotic medication and strong family support for her recovery, emphasizing that most women with the condition do not harm their children. Chesterton, now recovered, wants to dispel misconceptions about the disorder and encourage families to seek help quickly. Her mother advises vigilance, noting that early intervention was crucial to her daughter's positive outcome.