ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne meets postpartum psychosis advocate and survivor Teresa Twomey to unpack one of the most misunderstood perinatal mental health conditions. Inspired by the Lindsay Clancy trial, they challenge common myths about postpartum psychosis. Teresa shares her personal experience with psychosis and explains why families and healthcare providers need to recognize when something is simply “off,” ask better questions, and seek appropriate evaluation. Together, they explore how greater awareness and education can help prevent tragedy and connect families with lifesaving, highly treatable care. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss part 2, next week!
*Disclaimer for those with OCD
Helpful Links!
- Teresa Twomey's book: Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness
- Teresa Twomey's TED Talk on What is postpartum psychosis? at TEDxBushnellPark
- Rare is Relative blog by Theresa Twomey
- The Story Behind Andrea Yates Documentary
- Watch the Andrea Yates Documentary
- Perinatal Mental Health Institute for professional trainings
- The Postpartum Stress Center (Karen Kleiman) for professional trainings
- Postpartum Support International
- Mind The Gap initiative
- Massachusetts General Hospital P3 Project
- Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance | https://www.bgmhfoundation.org/
- What you need to know about Perintal Psychosis - Episode 6
Additional Resources:
- For childbirth patient education: The Bundle Birth Class
- Action on Postpartum Psychosis in the UK
- Maternal Mental Health NOW in CA
- Cherished Mom for PPP Awareness Day and the "Is Mom OK?" awareness for maternal suicide.
- The Motherhood Center of NY
- Postpartum Resource Center of NY
- Cope (Australian Organization with heavy emphasis on PPP)
- Hotline: 833-TLC-MAMA
