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

Happy Mum, Happy Baby

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - 1 hour 18 minutes

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.orgMind UK https://www.mind.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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