Aussie mothers with postpartum psychosis 'falling through the cracks'

Key points

• Australian women with postpartum psychosis often contact health services several times before receiving treatment, a new Flinders University study has found. Researchers interviewed 15 women, who sought help an average of seven times.
• All said they sensed something was wrong soon after childbirth, but felt their concerns were minimised. Lead author Donna McMahon said healthcare staff should listen more closely to women and families and ask more follow-up questions.
• Its small sample was recruited through social media support groups, so its findings are specific to Australia.