| Overcoming Baby Blues: A Comprehensive Guide to Perinatal Depression Contributor(s): Parker, Professor Gordon (Author), Eyers, Kerrie (Illustrator), Boyce, Professor Phillip (Author) |
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ISBN: 1743316771 ISBN-13: 9781743316771 Publisher: Allen & Unwin OUR PRICE: $21.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Mood Disorders - Depression - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Medical | Gynecology & Obstetrics |
| Dewey: 618.76 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A practical guide to the depression suffered by many women both during pregnancy and after the baby is born, with advice on identifying the symptoms and seeking the right help, for both women and their partnersPregnant women are expected to glow, and new mothers are expected to bask in the delight of their baby. But for some women, this is a time of unsettling mood shifts and uncertainty. One in 10 women experience clinical depression either during pregnancy or in the postnatal period, while the majority of new mothers face the "blues," anxiety, and other emotional changes. This book shares intimate stories of mothers' experiences with depression and other mood problems during pregnancy and their baby's first year. The stories shine with wisdom, humor, and fortitude. Also included are research-based guidelines on assessing moods, causes of perinatal depression, and effective management strategies. Safety of medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding is covered, as are suggestions for adapting diet and lifestyle to reduce symptoms, and advice for partners. |