Iain McKendrick

Iain and Sue's 50th Birthdays: Action on Postpartum Psychosis

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Celebrating the birthday of Iain and Sue, 10 July 2016
APP

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RCN 1139925
We provide information and peer support to help women and families affected by PP

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Postpartum Psychosis (PP) is a severe mental illness which begins suddenly following childbirth. Over 1400 women experience PP each year in the UK.  In 2000, Sue was one of them, after Alex was born.

An episode of PP can be very frightening for women and their families: it certainly was for us.  Most women go on to make a full recovery, but the journey to full recovery can be long and difficult.

At the time there was little or no information available about what was happening to us, what had triggered it, and what might happen next.  There was no scope for Alex to stay with Sue in hospital, and little  support for her as a mother or for Iain as the (unexpected) sole carer...

We wholeheartedly wish that something like APP had been operational then, and are very pleased that this charity is now working to support parents facing a similar situation now.

Thank you so much for any contribution you can make.  Please remember to gift aid too if you can.


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APP

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RCN 1139925
Action on Postpartum Psychosis supports women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP) across the UK. We provide information and peer support, facilitate research into PP, raise awareness of this rare yet severe postnatal mental illness and campaign for improved services.

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