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Postpartum Psychosis on Trial | Science News
A Massachusetts trial is igniting national attention on postpartum psychosis, as a former nurse stands accused of murdering her three children — claiming she was driven by voices she heard during a severe mental breakdown. The prosecution says it was premeditated; the defense argues it was a medical emergency. Experts warn this rare, misunderstood condition — marked by hallucinations, paranoia, and lost insight — often goes undiagnosed because symptoms emerge too fast for testing. Though no FDA-approved treatments exist, doctors use antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and even ECT. Crucially…
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