Postpartum psychosis has a notable prevalence, impacting up to 2 in every 1,000 new mothers. Helena's experience illustrates a troubling commonality where her overwhelming feelings and panic attacks were dismissed as merely being part of new motherhood. Despite knowing something was amiss, the lack of recognition of her condition made her feel isolated. Psychiatrists emphasize that Ireland urgently needs dedicated mother and baby units equipped to provide the specialized care essential for affected mothers, highlighting the gap in adequate postpartum mental health support.
Postpartum psychosis affects up to two women in every 1,000 who give birth, yet many mothers like Helena struggle to get proper support in the weeks following delivery.
Helena's experience highlights the lack of understanding and recognition of postpartum conditions, where initial signs can be mistaken for typical postpartum fatigue.
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