When my son was just 17 days old, we made the heart-breaking decision to travel 71 miles to our nearest MBU as I was suffering postpartum psychosis. There I stayed for 5 weeks and 5 days. I had incredible support from volunteers from APP both in there and when I came out. Please support me in helping APP raise money and awareness for both the mothers suffering and their loved ones. I'll be running 40 miles to signify the days spent there and walking (fast!) to make up the remaining 31 to total 71 miles.

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Action on Postpartum Psychosis, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Action on Postpartum Psychosis: Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) is the National charity for women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP).

PP is a severe mental illness which begins suddenly following childbirth. Over 1400 women experience PP each year in the UK (1 to 2 in every 1000 mothers).

We run an award-winning peer support service, develop patient information, offer training to frontline health professionals, facilitate research and promote greater public awareness of PP and campaign for improved services.