When Companionship Trumps Therapy: Why Peer Support Is Revolutionizing Postpartum Care The trial of Lindsay Clancy has shed light on the devastating consequences of untreated postpartum depression.
While it's true that severe psychosis is rare, at least 1 in 8 women who give birth in the US experience some degree of depression symptoms – an undercount likely due to stigma surrounding mental health issues.
The focus on Clancy's case highlights systemic neglect of maternal mental well being.