Episode Details

Monica and Doug discuss postpartum depression and psychosis, what can be done to treat them, and how to equip children who hear about these difficult cases.

Listener questions and comments:

• Celeste: I experienced psychosis two years ago and struggled with a split personality. (11:20)
• Rose: I experienced postpartum depression and want to share my happy ending. (29:35)
• Cynthia: I never planned to have children and did not have a maternal instinct. My husband wanted seven children, and after having children, natural births, and breastfeeding for two years each, I became very maternal and developed a strong bond with my children. I never experienced postpartum depression. (41:06)