Postpartum Mental Health

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.

This refreshingly candid resource fills a notable voice by providing real, honest, and raw insights into motherhood. With their nonjudgmental yet humorous tone, Caitlin and Chelsea provide a deep dive into all things #momlife.

Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety after childbirth? Struggling to distinguish between typical new-parent stress and postpartum anxiety? You're not alone, and there’s a path to serenity. Conquering Postpartum Anxiety offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you navigate this challenging journey.

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Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster of New Motherhood with Confidence – Your Essential Guide to a Holistic Postpartum Experience Awaits! Are you feeling isolated in the chaos of newborn care? Struggling with the physical and emotional tolls of postpartum life? You're not alone.

By now you should know how to help your wife after childbirth. Still, here are some more tips sure to win you the husband of the year award. This book contains what every man should know when the woman he loves gives birth to his baby. Learn what you need to do before she brings the baby home from the hospital so you don't have to try to read her mind. Plan ahead for what she needs, be aware of postpartum depression, handle feeling neglected, be the awesome husband and father who protects and cares for his family. Whatever you do, now is the time to make sure you put your wife first. It is ...

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.

Since her brother took his life after WWI, Ruth Emeraldine has had one goal: to help those suffering from mental illness. Then she falls in love with charismatic Robert Apter - a brilliant doctor championing a radical new treatment, the lobotomy. Ruth believes in it as a miracle treatment and in Robert as its genius pioneer. But as her husband spirals into deluded megalomania, Ruth can’t ignore her growing suspicions. Robert is operating on patients recklessly, often with horrific results. And a vulnerable young mother, Margaret Baxter, is poised to be his next victim.

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 a young or expectant mother seeking comprehensive guidance on navigating the beautiful and challenging journey of motherhood? Look no further! "The Ultimate Guide to New Motherhood" is here to support you every step of the way. This book is packed with essential, practical advice, expert insights, and nurturing wisdom to help you confidently care for your young baby while prioritizing your own well-being. From understanding the physical and emotional changes during pregnancy to establishing routines, promoting healthy development, and overcoming common challenges, this guide covers ...

After the birth of her baby triggers a manic maelstrom, Dyane Harwood struggles to survive the bewildering highs and crippling lows of her brain's turmoil. Birth of a New Brain vividly depicts her postpartum bipolar disorder, an unusual type of bipolar disorder and postpartum mood and anxiety disorder. During her childhood, Harwood grew up close to her father, a brilliant violinist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic who had bipolar disorder. She learned how bipolar disorder could ravage a family, but she never suspected that she'd become mentally ill - until her baby was born.

When Catherine Cho and her husband set off from London to introduce their newborn son to family scattered across the United States, she could not have imagined what lay in store. Before the trip’s end, she develops psychosis, a complete break from reality, which causes her to lose all sense of time and place, including what is real and not real. In desperation, her husband admits her to a nearby psychiatric hospital, where she begins the hard work of rebuilding her identity. In this unwaveringly honest, insightful, and often shocking memoir, Catherine reconstructs her sense of self.

Written by two leading clinicians in the perinatal community, in collaboration with two promising leaders in this specialized field, Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts, 2nd edition offers a compassionate approach to breaking the cycle of scary thoughts that is invaluable to new parents and clinicians alike.

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.

No matter how bad you feel right now, one thing's for sure: It will get better. Discover how you can accelerate the process. The recovery process is a personal journey, and no two recovery stories look the same. But there are things you can do to ease your symptoms and pave the way for a bright future with your strength restored and your emotions in check.

No longer do women have to suffer in silence, question their symptoms, or try to hide their feelings. Here, listeners will see themselves in the narrative and understand that the devastating effects of prenatal and postpartum depression can be confirmed, treated, and managed, giving them hope for a brighter future.

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.

Are you a new mama navigating the exciting yet overwhelming journey of motherhood? The Newborn Mama is here to offer you comfort and reassurance as you embark on this beautiful adventure. This book is your go-to guide, packed with real stories, practical tips, and heartfelt advice from fellow moms who have been there. From surviving sleep deprivation to rediscovering your sense of self, The Newborn Mama is your companion through the highs and lows of early motherhood. With its supportive and non-judgmental approach, The Newborn Mama empowers you with the confidence and positive mindset you ...

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.

Reclaim your joy and connect deeply with your newborn, even if postpartum depression has left you feeling lost. Are you overwhelmed by emotions, unsure if it’s postpartum depression or normal new-mom worries? Wrestling with guilt and fear about seeking help? You’re not alone, and there is a way through.