Professor Shares Postpartum Psychosis Experience Amid Clancy Trial

Bridget María Chesterton, a New York history professor, is sharing her experience with postpartum psychosis during Lindsay Clancy's trial to raise awareness about the rare condition. Chesterton developed the condition about two weeks after giving birth in 2019, experiencing confusion and memory loss. She was hospitalized twice and recovered with antipsychotic medication and family support. Researchers estimate postpartum psychosis affects 1 to 2 per 1,000 births. The condition typically appears within days to six weeks after delivery, with symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, and mood changes. Experts emphasize seeking immediate medical help for sudden behavioral changes after childbirth.