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Lindsay Clancy Trial Highlights Postpartum Care Gaps
The article discusses the challenges in providing adequate postpartum mental health care in Massachusetts, highlighted by the case of Lindsay Clancy, who admitted to killing her children amid severe postpartum mental illness. Despite recent legal efforts to expand screening and support, gaps remain in access to specialized outpatient programs, inpatient mother-baby psychiatric units, and sufficient trained providers. Experts emphasize that the postpartum period, often called the "fourth trimester," is critical for mothers' mental health, yet many women experience insufficient screening and support, risking tragic outcomes.
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