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Hollyoaks has unveiled the upcoming storyline for Cleo McQueen, following a distressing birth of her first child.

The Channel 4 soap will delve into Postpartum Psychosis (PP) as Cleo, portrayed by Nadine Mulkerrin, grapples with her mental health after the arrival of her baby son, Joseph.

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) have provided guidance on the plot. APP states that approximately 1,200 instances of PP occur annually in the UK.

This week on screen, Cleo went into premature labour at 28 weeks and was hurried to hospital with the help of Dodger Savage (Danny Mac).

Following childbirth, Cleo suffered a haemorrhage and required urgent medical care. Baby Joseph must remain in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to his premature birth, reports the Mirror . Vie

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