Pregnant women, or new mothers with bipolar disorder, have a higher risk of hospital admissions, seven times higher than those without the condition.
When Laura Dockrill welcomed her son Jet into the world in February 2018, she anticipated a period marked by joy and fulfillment, as described in countless books and online forums. Yet, shortly after stepping into motherhood, she confronted an unanticipated and harsh reality: postpartum psychosis (PP). This severe mental health condition plunged her into a…
Pregnancy—often painted in strokes of joy and anticipation—is not just about baby showers and picking out names. For women living with bipolar disorder, it adds complex emotional and medical risks to the already demanding role of motherhood. It’s about balancing health with expectation, and managing a condition that impacts two interconnected lives. The Silent Battleground…