Beyond The Baby Blues

Author : Rebecca Fox Starr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781442273917

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Beyond the Baby Blues by Rebecca Fox Starr Pdf

Most people have heard of post-partum depression. What many people do not know is that anxiety and depression can be experienced during pregnancy, as well, and the impact can be both debilitating and devastating. This book is a unique combination of one woman’s story of her struggle with perinatal distress and actionable advice from a professional in the field. Rebecca Fox Starr shares her personal story of marriage, motherhood, prenatal anxiety and depression, severe postpartum anxiety and depression, recovery process and hope for the future. Woven throughout the narrative, Dr. Amy Wenzel, a specialist in the field of Perinatal Mood Disorders, provides readers with clinical information and advice, addressing risk factors, warning signs, definitions and recovery options. Stories from other women who experienced prenatal anxiety or depression are included as well. No longer do women have to suffer in silence, question their symptoms, or try to hide their feelings. Here, readers will see themselves in the narrative and understand that the devastating effects of prenatal and post-partum depression can be confirmed, treated, and managed, giving them hope for a brighter future.

Author : Shoshana Bennett,Pec Indman
Publisher : Untreed Reads
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781949135978

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Beyond the Blues by Shoshana Bennett,Pec Indman Pdf

This 2019 edition of Beyond the Blues contains the most current pregnancy and postpartum resources for prevention and treatment of mental health challenges for all parents. Updated information and research about medications, as well as complementary and alternative options are included. Direct and compassionate, it is required reading for those suffering before or after the baby is born and for all professionals working with them. “An indispensable guide to understanding and treating prenatal and postpartum depression. This book is a gift not only to healthcare providers but also to family and friends of mothers suffering from these devastating perinatal mood disorders.” —Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN Professor, University of Connecticut, School of Nursing Coauthor of Postpartum Depression Screening Scale “In Beyond the Blues, Bennett and Indman offer a compact yet surprisingly comprehensive manual on prenatal and postpartum depression. Readable and practical, they systematically address screening and assessment, finding a therapist, myths about nursing and bonding, and treatment. Interesting and helpful are suggestions for family and friends. For health professionals, there is detailed diagnostic and treatment information. Beyond the Blues is a quick read with an easy-to-handle format. Recommended for consumer health and health sciences collections.” —Library Journal “This book will be of great help for both women and their health care providers, providing information on all aspects of depression in pregnancy and in the post-postpartum, including safety/risk of medication therapy.” —Adrienne Einarson RN Assistant Director, The Motherisk Program, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada “Take prenatal vitamins for the baby, but for the long-term health of the mother, this is a must read for both her and her doctor.” —Timothy A. Leach, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. OB/GYN, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, John Muir Medical Center

Author : Seana Smith,Benison O'Reilly
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781458797292

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Beyond the Baby Blues by Seana Smith,Benison O'Reilly Pdf

Anxiety and depression around childbirth is one of the most common yet least discussed medical conditions in Australia. Beyond the Baby Blues is the first comprehensive resource guide in this area, providing all the information you need to know about perinatal anxiety and depression and your journey back to health.In Beyond the Baby Blues you will hear the voices of mothers and fathers speaking honestly of the reality of parenting babies and children while dealing with anxiety and depression. You will also find expert advice from health professionals who are leaders in the field of perinatal anxiety and depression. Contents include: a clear explanation of exactly what perinatal anxiety and depression is, and what it is not advice on the best therapies available using medication as part of your therapy where to start looking for help many stories of recovery to support and inspire you ideas on self - care and why it is so important all the resources and references you need, including financial support as you heal.Beyond the Baby Blues is the essential handbook for parents, doctors, nurses and midwives.

Author : Lisa M. Schab
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781572246119

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Beyond the Blues by Lisa M. Schab Pdf

Despite what you might have been told, the feelings of sadness and hopelessness you may be struggling with are probably not "just a phase" or "something you'll grow out of." As many as 20 percent of people your age have symptoms of serious depression, yet many teens and even many adults don't recognize the signs. Only half of depressed teens get the help they need to overcome these feelings. If you're feeling depressed, this workbook offers things you can do, both on your own and with a counselor, to feel better.

Author : Rebecca Fox Starr
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781538127384

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Baby Ever After by Rebecca Fox Starr Pdf

In Beyond the Baby Blues: Anxiety and Depression During and After Pregnancy Rebecca Fox Starr gives a candid account of her battle with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression. Rebecca’s story has touched readers deeply and, as her own journey has continued, so has her story, having veered in an unexpected direction: the decision about a future baby. What many people do not realize is that the idea of another pregnancy post-postpartum can be cripplingly frightening to a woman and her loved ones. Rebecca addresses this woefully in her first book, opening up about her sadness that her “shop is closed.” Having a baby was an option taken off the table, for a reason completely out of her control. Until it wasn’t. In 2017 Rebecca and her husband began exploring the idea of expanding their family, and, therefore consulted experts in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, perinatal mental health, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and grief (in coping with the idea that, despite all of the options, the most sound of all could be to not have another child). Books on the topic of pregnancy after postpartum depression are scarce, making it difficult to find support or advice. This book, anchored in Rebecca’s story, offers an informative guide to the expert advice and insight, alongside current research, for women who want to explore pregnancy and other family expansion options after postpartum depression. With heartfelt stories, clinical data, and a consideration of the range of options and the emotions that along with them, Rebecca’s book fills a gaping hole in an area that leaves too many women feeling abjectly alone.

Author : Benison O'Reilly,Seana Smith,C Knox
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781922190185

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Beyond the Baby Blues 2nd Edition by Benison O'Reilly,Seana Smith,C Knox Pdf

Beyond the Baby Blues is a comprehensive Australian resource guide to perinatal depression and anxiety (PND). Readers will receive solid scientific advice combined with the experiences of individuals and families affected and the professionals who treat them. The book includes the scientific explanation for PND an exploration of perinatal screening and the ideals and the realities of early parenthood. There is still a heavy stigma attached to perinatal depression in Australia compared to the rest of world. The authors want to increase understanding and open the conversation about depression during and after pregnancy so that parents do not suffer alone. Caring professionals, family members and friends explain how they helped sufferers of depression, as well as how their caretaker involvement affected their own lives. Included are self-care strategies aimed to help parents take care of themselves and their families throughout the difficult first year of parenthood. Beyond the Baby Blues is supportive and encouraging, deeply personal yet backed up with science and medical expertise.

Author : Rebecca Fox Starr
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781641706896

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Mommy Ever After by Rebecca Fox Starr Pdf

“And they lived mommy ever after,” the mommy whispered to her baby. “Because we are not always going to feel happy, but I am always going to be your mommy.” A daughter grows from a tiny infant to a young girl, and the years bring all the natural changes and accompanying emotions. Some emotions are big and scary. But the one constant in the little girl’s life is her mother and her magical stories. These stories stories teach her about her uniqueness, about her kindness, and about her power to face the inevitable darkness in life. But when she’s on her own, away from her mother, can she share her light? It’s never too early to teach children how to recognize and accept emotions like fear, sadness, and loneliness. Through gorgeous illustrations of the real and fantasy worlds in which children always coexist, Mommy Ever After explores the difficult idea that we won’t always be happy, but we can always be brave and we can always be kind.

Author : Drew Hayden Taylor
Publisher : Burnaby, B.C. : Talonbooks
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Drama
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028932312

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The Baby Blues by Drew Hayden Taylor Pdf

A highly wrought farce of patrimony among fancy dancers" on the powwow trail. Cast of 3 women and 3 men.

Author : Bethany Warren,Beth Creager Berger
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000453034

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The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook by Bethany Warren,Beth Creager Berger Pdf

This book helps you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum/postnatal recovery. By helping you understand what you are feeling, and teaching you empirically validated new skills so you can manage your changing moods, you can work toward feeling better. Becoming a new parent is one of the biggest changes one can face in life. You are experiencing enormous changes biologically, hormonally, and emotionally. Your whole life may seem uprooted. It makes sense that you might be feeling significant mood changes as well. With one out of five mothers and one out of ten partners experiencing depression and anxiety when having a baby, this workbook will remind you that you are not alone. This workbook is written with sleep-deprived new parents in mind, providing helpful information in short, digestible segments. These are intermixed with thought-provoking activities such as brief journaling prompts and suggestions for tangible steps to make small, realistic changes. You can pick it up and put it down, reading it on your timing, without the information becoming overwhelming. The workbook covers the entire range of mood symptoms, from the Baby Blues, to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and more. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook uses inclusive language and content applicable to all new parents. There are chapters uniquely dedicated to building attachment, managing awful thoughts, bringing awareness to your partner's mental health, parenting babies in the NICU or with medical issues, and exploring culture, identity, and mental health. There is also a resource section with a wide array of support available to meet the needs of any parent. Adoptive and single parents, LGBTQ+ and heterosexual parents, as well as clinicians and birth workers will find this book to be an invaluable resource.

Author : Shoshana S. Bennett,Pec Indman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0971712409

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Beyond the Blues by Shoshana S. Bennett,Pec Indman Pdf

Author : Sally Shepherd
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781760872038

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Beyond the Bump by Sally Shepherd Pdf

The majority of baby books deal with the baby. Now it's time to turn our attention to the mums. Beyond the Bump is a thoughtful and practical guide that aims to help new mums feel calm, confident and equipped to face the physical, emotional and mental hurdles they may encounter post birth. Clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd understands that a healthy and happy parent is a baby's most important asset. But the first year postpartum can be very challenging. Women must grapple with a whole new existence, and going from 'me' to 'we' can be terrifying for new mums. Sally hadn't expected to struggle during this time, so it came as a big surprise when she did. As they say, you don't know what you don't know, and it turns out Sally didn't know much at all! She had more extensive training for her first job at KFC than she did for the 'job' of being a mum! Beyond the Bump is a book that focuses on mothers. Sally has combined her personal and professional experiences, along with clinical research, to create this much-needed resource. Covering rage, relationships, nutrition, identity and returning to work, it is a kind, considered and essential companion for any new mum.

Author : Fred Goodwin
Publisher : Lichtenstein Creative Media
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781888064872

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Beyond the Baby Blues-Postpartum Depression by Fred Goodwin Pdf

Author : Karen R. Kleiman,Valerie Davis Raskin, M.D.
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780738216942

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This Isn't What I Expected [2nd edition] by Karen R. Kleiman,Valerie Davis Raskin, M.D. Pdf

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. Learn how to: Identify the symptoms of PPD and distinguish it from "baby blues" Deal with panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive urges, and stress overload Break the cycle of shame and negative thoughts Mobilize support from your husband or partner, family, and friends Seek and evaluate treatment options Cope with the disappointment and loss of self-esteem

Author : Teresa M. Twomey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780313353475

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Understanding Postpartum Psychosis by Teresa M. Twomey Pdf

Offering an understanding of postpartum psychosis, this riveting book explains what happens and why during this temporary and dangerous disorder that develops for some women rapidly after childbirth. Most of us are familiar with the baby blues, a passing sadness that strikes 50 to 75 percent of new mothers after delivery. And most of us understand postpartum depression, a sadness post-delivery that lingers for weeks or months for an estimated one in every 10 new mothers. But a more serious form of disorder that strikes up to one in every 500 is postpartum psychosis - triggering severe agitation, confusion, insomnia, hallucinations, delusions, mania, and possible thoughts of suicide or murder. Every year, women in the United States and around the world kill their babies, children, and themselves as a result of this mental illness. Here, author Twomey, an official with Postpartum Support International, gives us insight into the psychological, personal, medical, legal, and historical perspectives on this little-understood mental illness, which is both preventable and treatable. While most women who suffer postpartum psychosis eventually recover without harming anyone, they most often do so in silence. Paranoia is a common symptom, explains Twomey, and that moves women to hide their symptoms from everyone around them. The woman can hence appear normal, but be putting both herself and her baby at risk. We can prevent and treat this, but we need to recognize it by better screening of women postpartum, says Twomey.

Author : Kevin Gyoerkoe,Pamela Wiegartz
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781572248014

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The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook by Kevin Gyoerkoe,Pamela Wiegartz Pdf

If these thoughts seem to be permanent fixtures in your mind, you're in good company. New moms have a lot to be anxious about, and it's perfectly natural to have some fears during and after pregnancy. The problem is, anxiety can grow, disrupting your daily life and keeping you from enjoying motherhood. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook provides proven-effective strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for keeping anxious thoughts at bay and getting back to the productive and positive thinking you've been missing. Through a series of easy exercises and worksheets, you'll learn skills for relaxing yourself when you feel stressed. You'll also learn to reduce the frequency and intensity of anxious feelings many pregnant women and mothers of infants face. The book also includes a chapter that offers tips to help fathers understand and support their partners. How I wish I'd had this book when I suffered from postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder! Pregnant and postpartum moms need to know that perinatal anxiety disorders are common and treatable, and that there's no need to continue suffering. -Katherine Stone, editor of Postpartum Progress, the most widely-read blog on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and board member of Postpartum Support International Wiegartz and Gyoerkoe have adapted the powerful and scientifically proven techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy into tools that new moms and mothers-to-be can use to overcome the most common anxiety-related problems and reclaim this special time of life. -Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Ph.D., ABPP, professor and director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill