Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Postpartum Psychosis is a psychiatric medical emergency—not a character flaw, and not Postpartum Depression.
In light of the Lindsay Clancy case and ongoing conversations around maternal mental health, author and two-time survivor Aaisha Alvi ("A Mom Like That") joins us to break down the reality of this condition. Aaisha shares her story of navigating severe hallucinations, delusions, and being dismissed by 5 different doctors before receiving life-saving care.
Whether you are a midwife, birth worker, partner, or provider, understanding the early warning signs of Postpartum Psychosis can save lives.
👇 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 👇
00:00 - Intro & Safety Warning
02:15 - Postpartum Depression vs. Postpartum Psychosis
04:40 - Hallucinations & Delusions: What Psychosis Feels Like
07:15 - Living Through Unrecognized Delusions & Intrusive Thoughts
09:10 - Dismissed 5 Times: Why Medical Providers Miss The Signs
12:15 - The Lindsay Clancy Case & Systemic Medical Failures
14:30 - Why Calling Postpartum Psychosis "Rare" is Dangerous
18:05 - Red Flags Every Midwife & Family Member Must Know
23:40 - Emergency Protocol: How To Get Immediate Help
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🆘 EMERGENCY RESOURCES (Available 24/7):
If you or someone you love is experiencing a perinatal mental health crisis:
• Postpartum Support International (PSI): Call/Text 1-800-944-4773 or visit postpartum.net
• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
• Emergency Care: Go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 immediately.
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📖 ABOUT AAISHA ALVI:
Aaisha Alvi is a postpartum psychosis awareness advocate, writer, and author.
• Website & Articles: aaishaalvi.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/AaishaAlviWrites
• Book: "A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis" (Available on Amazon & Dundurn Press)
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🌿 CONNECT WITH MIDWIFERY WISDOM:
• Website: midwiferywisdom.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/midwiferywisdom
• Subscribe to the channel for more evidence-based birth work education!
Postpartum Psychosis is a psychiatric medical emergency—not a character flaw, and not Postpartum Depression.
In light of the Lindsay Clancy case and ongoing conversations around maternal mental health, author and two-time survivor Aaisha Alvi ("A Mom Like That") joins us to break down the reality of this condition. Aaisha shares her story of navigating severe hallucinations, delusions, and being dismissed by 5 different doctors before receiving life-saving care.
Whether you are a midwife, birth worker, partner, or provider, understanding the early warning signs of Postpartum Psychosis can save lives.
👇 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 👇
00:00 - Intro & Safety Warning
02:15 - Postpartum Depression vs. Postpartum Psychosis
04:40 - Hallucinations & Delusions: What Psychosis Feels Like
07:15 - Living Through Unrecognized Delusions & Intrusive Thoughts
09:10 - Dismissed 5 Times: Why Medical Providers Miss The Signs
12:15 - The Lindsay Clancy Case & Systemic Medical Failures
14:30 - Why Calling Postpartum Psychosis "Rare" is Dangerous
18:05 - Red Flags Every Midwife & Family Member Must Know
23:40 - Emergency Protocol: How To Get Immediate Help
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🆘 EMERGENCY RESOURCES (Available 24/7):
If you or someone you love is experiencing a perinatal mental health crisis:
• Postpartum Support International (PSI): Call/Text 1-800-944-4773 or visit postpartum.net
• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
• Emergency Care: Go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 immediately.
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📖 ABOUT AAISHA ALVI:
Aaisha Alvi is a postpartum psychosis awareness advocate, writer, and author.
• Website & Articles: aaishaalvi.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/AaishaAlviWrites
• Book: "A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis" (Available on Amazon & Dundurn Press)
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🌿 CONNECT WITH MIDWIFERY WISDOM:
• Website: midwiferywisdom.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/midwiferywisdom
• Subscribe to the channel for more evidence-based birth work education!
