Lindsay Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care, advocates say: "The duty is on the system"

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The Lindsay Clancy trial is drawing attention to gaps in postpartum healthcare and the need for system-wide improvements.
Clancy's defense claims she suffered from postpartum psychosis, while the prosecution alleges premeditation.
Postpartum psychosis affects an estimated one in 1,000 people after childbirth.
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect one in five to seven women during pregnancy and up to a year after birth.
The current system's standard six-week postpartum OB-GYN appointment is insufficient for ongoing mental health support.
Maternal wellness advocates call for a revamped system that integrates mental health care throughout the postpartum period.
Lack of education about postpartum mental health signs and a fragmented healthcare system complicate seeking help for mothers.
Organizations like The Whole Mom and The Motherhood Center are working to provide education and support.
Inadequate funding, a decline in maternal care specialists, and maternity care deserts exacerbate the problem.
Advocates are pushing to reduce the stigma surrounding maternal mental health challenges.

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