I survived postpartum psychosis — here's what I want you to know

About this episode

Jade Lloyd shares her harrowing experience with postpartum psychosis following a traumatic birth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This may prove a difficult listen for some and if you feel that listening may affect you negatively then please choose another episode. This week Giovanna sits down with Jade Lloyd for a powerful and deeply personal interview about her experience with postpartum psychosis. Jade tells Gi about her traumatic birth during COVID-19, followed by a descent into severe postpartum psychosis that required her being admitted to a mother and baby unit and sectioned. Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that requires immediate intervention. If you are worried about yourself or a loved one it’s important to speak to a health professional such as a GP, midwife or health visitor. If it's an emergency and you don’t feel safe, call 999 or go straight to A&E.  If Jade’s story has resonated with you and you need help or support, please don’t hesitate to use the resources below: Action on Postpartum Psychosis  https://www.app-network.org/ Pandas  https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/ Samaritans  https://www.samaritans.org Mind…

People in this episode

Hosts: Giovanna, Gi

Guest: Jade Lloyd

Topics covered

• postpartum psychosis
• mental health
• depression
• traumatic birth
• COVID-19

Keywords

• mental health resources
• support
• mother and baby unit

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Action on Postpartum Psychosis, Pandas, Samaritans

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