Post-partum psychosis

Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous time, despite the sleep deprivation and constant crying.But for many women, it can be a dark time. We know one in six suffer post partum depression, but there's another condition that affects women during this period that you may not have heard of.It's called post-partum psychosis. It's rare, but for those who get it, it can be utterly debilitating.This episode was first broadcast on 25 April 2021.