⚠️ Mature Content advisory. Please be mindful that this episode discusses sensitive topics.

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne continues the conversation in part 2 of Understanding Postpartum Psychosis with Teresa Twomey and discusses the Lindsay Clancy case. If you haven’t listened yet, we pick up right where we left off, so make sure you listen to Understanding Postpartum Psychosis - Part 1. You will hear a powerful firsthand account of experiencing psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, and the challenges of recognizing when something is seriously wrong. Sarah and Teresa discuss maternal mental health, treatment, recovery, and the gaps in perinatal mental health care. They also explore why labor and delivery nurses are uniquely positioned to recognize red flags and connect families with resources. This honest conversation offers practical insight into postpartum psychosis and how nurses can help create safer, more compassionate care for new families.

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

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