Politics & Government

Gov. Healey Calls For New Investments In Postpartum Healthcare After Lindsay Clancy Trial

Kimberly spoke about the joys and struggles of motherhood. She was diagnosed with anxiety and depression after having her son in 2022.

(CBS Boston)

September 16, 2026

The Lindsay Clancy case has put postpartum and mental healthcare in the spotlight. On Tuesday, Gov. Maura Healey announced new measures to strengthen them in Massachusetts.

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Kerly Germain-Carmichael opened up about the joys and struggles of motherhood, saying she was diagnosed with anxiety and depression shortly after having her son in 2022.

"So that was something I struggled with a lot was the breastfeeding and just feeling down all the time," said Germain-Carmichael. "Like, my body was the source of food, and it was just draining all the time."

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