Trigger warning
This episode includes discussion of severe postnatal mental health challenges, including postpartum psychosis, hospitalization, and panic. If you or someone you know needs medical assistance, please contact your healthcare professional.
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Why You Should Listen
When new motherhood collides with a medical emergency, sleepless nights, and overwhelming pressure, the result can be life-threatening—but also deeply misunderstood. In this raw and courageous conversation, Cara shares her firsthand experience with postpartum psychosis, from a terrifying onset to full recovery and renewal.
Whether you’re a parent, clinician, or advocate, this episode reminds us how vital it is to listen without judgment, recognize early warning signs, and respond with compassion and urgency. Cara’s journey sheds light on both the fragility and strength of mothers navigating unseen battles—and the power of the right support at the right time.
Episode overview
When Cara welcomed twins via C-section in Scotland, early feeding difficulties, sleep deprivation, and a sudden medical complication spiraled into postpartum psychosis. After a terrifying crisis and an ambulance call, Cara was admitted to a Mother–Baby Unit, where specialized, compassionate care helped her stabilize, bond safely with her babies, and reclaim her sense of self. Years later—now a nurse—she shares what recovery looks like, how family and clinicians can recognize red flags, and why empathetic, practical support matters.
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