Postpartum psychosis: ‘I was convinced that something bad was going to happen to my son'
National charity want women in Northern Ireland to be more aware of this condition in part to break down the huge stigma associated with it, writes Arlene Harris
We've all heard of the baby blues, but while for many women this means feeling emotional, weepy and exhausted after the birth of a baby, for some, it can be a lot more serious.
During Maternal Mental Health Month experts aim to raise awareness about a number of issues, including postpartum psychosis (PP), a severe but treatable mental illness which begins in the days and weeks after giving birth.
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