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Boston-area trial draws attention to post-partum psychosis

WBUR | By Deborah Becker

Published August 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM MDT

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A mom is on trial for killing her children. Her defense says she had post-partum psychosis. Psychiatrists hope the case brings attention to the need for better diagnosis and treatment for the illness.