What Lindsay Clancey's Case Reveals About The Gaps In Postpartum Care | Capítulo 280

Content warning: this episode discusses child death, maternal mental illness, and suicide

This week, Diosa and Mala discuss the harrowing case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother on trial for the murder of her three children. Behind the sensational headlines and viral content, there's a devastating and complicated story: Clancy's defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a condition that affects about 1 in 1,000 new mothers. In this episode, las Locatoras discuss maternal healthcare, healthcare inequities, and why community care is so important when systems fail to keep us safe. 

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You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can be reached at 1-833-TLC-MAMA.

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