Munchausen By Proxy: A Sister's Story

You can hear the second half of Kate's conversation with Andrea here. Subscribe to Mamamia Warning: this episode contains strong topics around infant death and discussion about medical child abuse.   “The utter trust a child has with their mother is sacred”  As part of an exclusive No Filter series, guest host Kate Langbroek speaks about the delicate relationship Andrea Dunlop had with her sister Megan with a story that will change the way you see children’s healthcare. Things took a turn when she started to experience bizarre health episodes, once Megan claimed she was losing her hair but was actually shaving it. Another time she fabricated a twin pregnancy and even had a baby shower. The situation escalated when Megan eventually did have two children and the situation tore the family apart to estrangement. Kate Langbroek and Andrea explore the fascinating and heart wrenching topic of Munchausen by Proxy, a complex psychological condition. Made familiar with recent documentaries like ‘Take Care of Maya’ the Kowalski’s trial and Andrea’s own podcast ‘Nobody Should Believe Me’. Andrea shares her own very personal experiences and answers the questions that linger: what truly happened? and how do you possibly move on when you think a child is in danger?THE END BITS:Andrea Dunlop's latest novel Women Are The Fiercest Creatures is available here.  Kate Langbroek's book Ciao Bella is available here.Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek. You can find Kate on Instagram here.Find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish  Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.