Antenatal And Postnatal Depression by Siobhan Curham

Antenatal And Postnatal Depression by Siobhan Curham

Pregnancy is often assumed to be a happy time in a woman's life. The prospect of having a baby together with the 'bloom' of pregnancy all combine to a general feeling of excitement and fulfillment. But it isn't always like this. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 10 mothers suffer from antenatal depression, where uncontrollable crying fits, mood swings and irrational fears dominate their pregnancy. And it doesn't just affect the mother: recent research has shown that antenatal depression can affect the fetus, in some cases causing low birth weight and premature delivery. Recent research has also shown that as many as a third of antenatal cases then go on to suffer from postnatal depression, which in itself affects 10 per cent of all new mothers. Antenatal and Postnatal Depression is a much-needed handbook for all mothers who suffer from ante- and/or postnatal depression, reassuring sufferers that they are not alone. It looks into the possible causes, offers practical advice and support and contains a Foreword by the Director of the Fetal and Neonatal Stress Research Centre at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Dr Vivette Glover.

Siobhan Curham has written several books and during her pregnancy found herself suffering from depression but had no idea why. When she discovered that antenatal depression actually affects 10 per cent of all women she decided to write a book on the subject, determined that other mothers would not have to go through what she went through.

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ISBN 13	9780091856076
ISBN 10	0091856078
Title	Antenatal And Postnatal Depression
Author	Siobhan Curham
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Ebury Publishing
Year published	2000-09-07
Number of pages	192
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