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Jan 2024
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#679 Postpartum Psychosis & Bipolar 1 - ...

PAUL GILMARTIN
About this episode

Heather Gonzales is a mental health advocate with a specific focus on postpartum psychosis. Heather was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 as a teenager and, after the birth of her first child, she experienced a severe and frightening episode and was hospitalized. She shares her story about having this psychotic break, how it was managed, and how she and her husband prepared to have a second child. 


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Resources she mentioned: www.postpartum.net is a resource for birthing people struggling with their mental health


The facebook group she mentioned is "Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis Forum (AKA PPP Forum)"


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