Why Postnatal Depression Matters (Pinter & Martin Why it Matters: 4) - Softcover

Book 4 of 29: Montag & Martin Why it Matters

Mia Scotland

 
9781780665603: Why Postnatal Depression Matters (Pinter & Martin Why it Matters: 4)

Synopsis

Depression surrounding the birth of a new baby is more common than ever before. But why is this seemingly joyful event causing so much suffering?

Why Postnatal Depression Matters explores the stresses that a modern couple can come under when they have a baby, from exhaustion to media perceptions of motherhood, and offers practical solutions for dealing effectively with depression, in a gentle and positive way.

Previously titled Why Perinatal Depression Matters.

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About the Author

Mia Scotland is a clinical psychologist and birth doula. She has been helping mothers deal with depression for more than 20 years. Her particular passion is for the psychology of birth, and for understanding how good preparation is key to a positive birth experience. She teaches midwives about the psychology of normal birth and hypnosis for childbirth on a regular basis. She has three children, and lives in Melton Mowbray, UK.

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