Dr. Veerle Bergink
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“But then, if you make the diagnosis, we can treat it. Ninety-eight percent in our studies really got better within weeks.”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06
Dr. Bergink said that with proper diagnosis, postpartum psychosis is treatable and most patients in her studies recovered within weeks.
“Mania, racing thoughts, psychosis, losing reality, or depression with psychotic features, being so low that you think everything is your fault, or a mixture of these. And these symptoms occur within a few months after delivery.”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06
Dr. Bergink described the extreme symptoms of postpartum psychosis, which can include mania, psychosis, and depression with psychotic features.
“We don't know how to prevent it yet, because there is no research, there is no funding,”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06
Dr. Bergink cited a lack of research and funding as obstacles to preventing postpartum psychosis.
“It has been known for thousands of years. It has been described, you know, by the ancient Greek, in all cultures, in all times.”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06
Dr. Bergink noted that postpartum psychosis has been documented across cultures for thousands of years.
“Unfortunately, suicide is a major cause of mortality. Infanticide is extremely rare.”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-06
Dr. Bergink addressed how common it is for mothers with postpartum psychosis to harm themselves or their babies.
“during multiple occasions, the diagnosis was missed and she did not get the right treatment.”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Bergink commented on the care and missed diagnosis in Lindsay Clancy's case.
“It’s very tragic, of course, for her, her family, and everything that happened,”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Bergink reflected on the tragic nature of the Lindsay Clancy case.
“But it’s a tragedy for doctors, as well.”
Dr. Veerle Bergink · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Bergink noted that the case represents a tragedy for doctors as well.