| When Postpartum Packs a Punch: Fighting Back and Finding Joy Contributor(s): Cowan, Kristina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1946665096 ISBN-13: 9781946665096 Publisher: Praeclarus Press OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Pregnancy & Childbirth - Medical | Gynecology & Obstetrics - Health & Fitness | Women's Health - General |
| Dewey: 618.76 |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 6" W x 9" (0.82 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Health & Fitness - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Postpartum Packs a Punch offers solace to mothers who have faced traumatic birth and perinatal mood disorders. Within the book is a chorus of different voices--parents, experts, and researchers--singing the same song: while the U.S. has made strides in caring for new mothers, we still have far to go. Stigma silences women, and blinds those on the sidelines. Stories of others' struggles are an antidote for stigma, because they let mothers know that they're not alone. Kristina Cowan describes her own experience with traumatic birth and postpartum depression, and weaves it together with accounts from other parents. Representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives and underscoring the prevalence of mood disorders after childbirth, these narratives serve as a balm. They help heal and stir hope. And they show how an overcoming spirit can fight terrors of the mind--and win. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cowan, Kristina: - Kristina Cowan started writing when she was 5. Years later, she earned a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and these days she covers mental health and women's issues. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two young children. When Postpartum Packs a Punch is her first book. |