Postpartum Psychology

If you or someone you love is among the one in seven women stricken by PPD, you know how hard it is to get real help. In this definitive guide, postpartum experts Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin offer compassionate support and solid advice on dealing with every aspect of PPD. Their proven self-help program, which can be used alone or with a support group or therapist, will help you monitor each phase of illness, recognize when you need professional help, cope with daily life, and recover with new strength and confidence.

When Brooke Shields welcomed her newborn daughter, Rowan Francis Henchy, into the world, something unexpected followed: a crippling depression. Now, for the first time, Brooke talks about the trials, tribulations, and finally the triumphs that occurred before, during, and after the birth of her daughter.

It’s time to reclaim your joy! This is your guide to understanding and managing postpartum depression from a holistic, relatable, and scientific standpoint. Are you pregnant, a new mom, or even an experienced mom looking to learn about postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety? Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, and desperate to know you are not making things up? No matter your reason, this book is for you.

Ever wonder why everyone hushes up about postpartum challenges? It's time to break the silence and tackle burning questions. How do you balance the whirlwind of changes in your body, emotions, and lifestyle after giving birth? Discover a guide that spills the tea on the unique challenges faced by new moms.

The Practical Guide to Postpartum Self-Care will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience. Whether you are a first-time mom or a seasoned parent, you'll discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.

Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi those early days were ruined by terrifying thoughts about her baby and family. Her experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood, far beyond the trials of breastfeeding or putting her baby to sleep. Aaisha did recover and began to enjoy motherhood. She was thrilled when she fell pregnant again. Sadly, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and the psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urged her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of postpartum life? Do you wish there were practical tips that could truly help you get through your daily challenges? If you’re finding it hard to balance motherhood with self-care, you’re not alone. Becoming a mom, especially in those early months known as the "fourth trimester," can bring so much joy, but it can also be filled with unexpected challenges. Many new moms feel isolated or struggle quietly. But what if you had the support you needed to face these struggles, coming out stronger and more empowered?

Postpartum is Forever challenges the existing status quo in our society today. Postpartum is not just about motherhood and it is not time-limited. It is a personal and unique journey for each human being. Postpartum is Forever describes the author’s own experiences. It is based on the premise that all families deserve social support for a lifetime.

I'm Listening: A Guide to Supporting Postpartum Families teaches concerned, caring individuals how to help people struggling with pregnancy and/or postpartum depression (PPD) in person, over the phone and by email. In this revised edition, you’ll learn how to respond to all sorts of people: distraught women, upset husbands and partners, anxious relatives, and those just seeking information about PPD.

This short audiobook is for mothers experiencing distressing thoughts about harm coming to their babies. It explains the author’s perspective that danger brainstorming is an adaptive part of human psychology that gets activated to keep babies safe.

If I could make it to the bridge, the pain would stop. I just had to make it to the bridge, and the hopelessness would end. It became a refrain, running over and over in my head as I raced down the highway. Make it to the bridge, and the pain will end. It's hopeless. Just wanna die. Make it to the bridge.

Whether you’ve already received a diagnosis, or you’re unsure why you’re just not feeling quite right after the arrival of your new miracle, You Are Not Alone—Understanding And Working Through Postpartum Depression: A Common Condition So Often Misunderstood by Carrie Vanderbilt is for any woman who has struggled with the strange changes and emotions that appear during pregnancy and after delivery.

Congratulations on your new baby! You probably have tons of things on your mind, from proper feeding techniques to postpartum doctor appointments. Becoming a parent is a beautiful thing, but it can certainly come with lots of stress, preparing, planning, and more stress—all on not enough sleep! The No B.S. Guide to Postpartum Care is here to answer all of your prayers for the tips, tricks, and need-to-knows to take care of yourself and your newborn without the stress.

Things That Helped is a memoir in essays, detailing the Australian writer Jessica Friedmann's recovery from postpartum depression. In each essay, she focuses on a separate totemic object - from pho to red lips to the musician Anohni - to tell a story that is both deeply personal and culturally resonant. Drawing on critical theory, popular culture, and her own experience, Friedmann's wide-ranging essays touch on class, race, gender, and sexuality, as well as motherhood, creativity, and mental illness.

Navigating motherhood can be overwhelming, but "Postpartum for New Moms" is here to guide you through every step of your journey. This ultimate postpartum book for mom covers everything from recovery tips to managing postpartum anxiety and depression. Discover practical advice on breastfeeding, sleep strategies, and long-term health while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood with a touch of humor and wisdom.

"من سلسلة "عن الأمومة واضطرابتها" - إنتاج أصلي لكتاب صوتي. في قصيدةِ (أمومةٌ)، كتبتِ الشاعرةُ البولنديةُ أنا سوير لابنتِها: "أنتِ لن تهزميني، لن أكونَ بيضةً لتَشرُخيها، في هرولتِكِ نحوَ العالَمِ، جسرَ مُشاةٍ تَعبُيرنه، في الطريقِ إلى حياتِك، أنا سأدافعُ عن نفسي". هناك نسبةٌ منَ النساءِ تُقدَّرُ بحوالَيْ 15 % تعاني من مشاعرَ أشدَّ حِدَّةً بعدَ الولادةِ"

Ce livre pour débutants est là pour répondre à toutes vos questions concernant la dépression et ainsi vous aider améliorer la compréhension de nombreux aspects de la vie et de vous-même!