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Postnatal Depression Paula Nicolson

Postnatal Depression By Paula Nicolson

Postnatal Depression by Paula Nicolson


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Summary

Postnatal depression is usually considered an abnormal reaction after the birth of a child. This book is written for the sufferer herself, GP's, counsellors, midwives and health visitors to help them understand that these reactions are normal as well as offering solutions.

Postnatal Depression Summary

Postnatal Depression: Facing the Paradox of Loss, Happiness and Motherhood by Paula Nicolson

Ninety percent of new mothers find themselves in tears and feeling down soon after giving birth and one in ten will become depressed during the first year. This guide aims to show how better self-knowledge and a greater understanding of postnatal depression (PND) can help lift the burden and restore self esteem and harmony to mothers and their families. Through the stories of 24 women trying to negotiate their lives as mothers, Paula Nicolson helps women understand more about the realities of motherhood and to regain a sense of well-being.

Postnatal Depression Reviews

.".It performs, in a womanlike fashion, the important job of depathologising postnatal sadness...this is the ideal.." (The Times, 3 December 2001)

.".this book should be a 'must read' for dads, grandparents, anyone in the caring profession and any women who is about to tackle the monumental task of becoming a mother." (www.familyonwards.com 14 February 2002)

"It recognises how things are today with families living far apart, and the ever increasing load a mother has to carry." (Young Minds Magazine, May/June 2002)

."..In the patients' library this book could be extremely useful..." (Family Practice, Vol.19, No. 4, 2002)

."..I would recommend this book to any pregnant woman, ...Well done to the author!!..." (Forparentsbyparents.com, 28 March 2003)

."..I would like to end by recommending pages 170-172 to psycho-therapists dealing with depression across the board...and also to those dealing with other mental disorder." (Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol.44, No. 6, 2003)

."..a clear and practical book..." (The Sun, 16 September 2003)

."..definitely a book I would recommend for all." (Primary Health Care, September 2003)

."..gets to the heart of the matter...expecting and new mothers are shown how to take a more realistic approach..." (Stress News, April 2004)


.."It performs, in a womanlike fashion, the important job of depathologising postnatal sadness...this is the ideal.." (The Times, 3 December 2001)

.."this book should be a 'must read' for dads, grandparents, anyone in the caring profession and any women who is about to tackle the monumental task of becoming a mother." (www.familyonwards.com 14 February 2002)

"It recognises how things are today with families living far apart, and the ever increasing load a mother has to carry." (Young Minds Magazine, May/June 2002)

..".In the patients' library this book could be extremely useful..." (Family Practice, Vol.19, No. 4, 2002)

..".I would recommend this book to any pregnant woman, ...Well done to the author!!..." (Forparentsbyparents.com, 28 March 2003)

..".I would like to end by recommending pages 170-172 to psycho-therapists dealing with depression across the board...and also to those dealing with other mental disorder." (Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol.44, No. 6, 2003)

..".a clear and practical book..." (The Sun, 16 September 2003)

..".definitely a book I would recommend for all." (Primary Health Care, September 2003)

..".gets to the heart of the matter...expecting and new mothers are shown how to take a more realistic approach..." (Stress News, April 2004)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Being depressed; What is depression? - official and unofficial definitions; What it feels like to be depressed; Who gets it and what causes it?; Explaining depression; What is postnatal depression?; Discovering the paradox; Different theories and different kinds of depression; The baby blues; Postnatal distress and depressed moods; Postnatal depression; What causes postnatal depression? Why me? Why now?; Different approaches to understanding women's postnatal experiences; Trauma following birth; Factors influencing PTSD; Worrying about the baby's health and welfare; Getting the best support over the postnatal period; Coping with depressed moods; Finding social support; Not all company is supportive; Getting support to prevent PND; What has happened to me?; Motherhood and the arrival of self-confidence; Happiness and loss: the paradox of postnatal depression; Introduction; The experience of loss; The healthy grief reaction; Losing sleep; Losing time; Bodies; Feeling too fat; Losing your looks; Losing your 'mind'; Losing my self; Being clear about who you really are; Finding yourself as a mother; Being a 'good' mother: the paradox of sacrifice; Introduction; What is the truth about the maternal instinct; Is maternal instinct a biological drive?; Is there a paternal instinct?; Is biology destiny?; Were you born knowing how to bath a baby?; The father's role; Is a good woman the same as a good mother?; But, what does make a good mother?; Negotiating the boundaries bewteeen self and other; Voices of the experts; Postnatal depression by proxy; Introduction; The paradoxical burden; Women's rage: gender relations or PND by proxy?; What do women expect?; Penelope's story; Wendy's story; Isobel's story; Understanding PND by proxy; Challenging the paradox and getting on with your life; Introduction; Taking control: when and how; Social support; Emotions fitness; Cognitive-analytic therapy (CAT); Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT); Physical fitness; Where do we go from here?; Conclusions; Portraits of the women;.

Additional information

GOR001589613
9780471485278
0471485276
Postnatal Depression: Facing the Paradox of Loss, Happiness and Motherhood by Paula Nicolson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2001-09-26
240
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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