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Shining Light on Postpartum Psychosis: A Daughter's Tribute

2/17/2025

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Trudy Bayer shares a poignant tribute to her mother, Gertrude, who battled postpartum psychosis after giving birth in 1948. Overwhelmed by anxiety and paranoia, Gertrude felt utterly alone, facing a world that offered little understanding or support. Bayer calls for greater awareness and compassion, shedding light on the profound effects of postpartum psychosis on mothers and their families.

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Trudy Bayer shares a poignant tribute to her mother, Gertrude, who battled postpartum psychosis after giving birth in 1948. Overwhelmed by anxiety and paranoia, Gertrude felt utterly alone, facing a world that offered little understanding or support. Bayer calls for greater awareness and compassion, shedding light on the profound effects of postpartum psychosis on mothers and their families.