Postnatal Depression: The Essential Guide - Softcover

Burrows, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186144107X ISBN 13: 9781861441072

Publisher: Need2Know, 2010

Synopsis

Postnatal depression affects up to 1 in 10 women after giving birth. When life is tough enough, there are so many unanswered questions. Why me? When will I get better? How do I get better? What will make life bearable? Written by an author with first-hand experience, this book is authoritative, comforting and hopeful. It focuses on coping strategies for day-to-day life, how to approach different treatments and where to find support. Case studies are included from women who have overcome postnatal depression, as well as partners' and family members' accounts of the condition and input from health professionals with specialist knowledge. Each chapter has been written so readers can dip in and out, making it accessible for the whole family. Postnatal depression is a temporary illness; this book aims to help families struggling with postnatal depression by giving them the information and support to rise above the illness and create a balanced and happy home life.

About this title

About the Author

Catherine Burrows had a successful career in marketing, but had always written as a hobby. After a career break to have children, she now writes professionally, and has had features published in Take A Break, the Guardian and the Weekly news among others. She currently runs a creative writing school in Dartford. catherine suffered from postnatal depression herself, and felt she had to write the book which wasn't available for her.

Edition details

• Publisher: Need2Know
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186144107X
• ISBN 13: 9781861441072
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112