Postnatal
Although postnatal depression is becoming more widely known, antenatal depression is still virtually a taboo subject. This practical book tackles both topics, providing a much-needed handbook to help mothers and mothers-to-be work their way through. The author found herself suffering depression during her pregnancy and has drawn on her own experiences to help others. The good news for those who do find themselves with antenatal depression is that two-thirds of cases end with the birth, and these women don’t go on to suffer postnatal depression. The book covers everything from eating well and relaxing to seeking medical help and discusses fears that depression can leave a lasting mark on a baby. Well written and backed with research findings, this book will offer light to women who believe they are suffering alone.
Not many books could be described as a manual to get you through the first few weeks after having a baby, but this book should be branded just that. It’s not a pretty book, and would probably terrify a newly pregnant woman with just how low a new mum can feel in that exhausted, sleep-deprived time after delivering a baby. But the true value of Life After Birth is that it lets new mothers know that they are not alone. No matter how you struggle with your conflicting feelings for this dependent infant who wants to feed constantly, sleep when you can’t, never sleeps when you must, you never quite believe that anyone else can feel the same way. This book proves they can. The extreme emotions portrayed in this book should help shake off the fog of the first few weeks with a baby and make mothers realise that there truly is life after birth. The Year
After Childbirth - surviving the first year of motherhood A lovely book that focuses on the mother's needs and her new family in that all important first year. Covers physical changes, breastfeeding and baby development and is not afraid to tackle subjects like postnatal depression.
Explores the possible causes of and ways to deal with postnatal depression. Uses
case histories and quotes from parents to explain how women and their families feel. The Postnatal Exercise Book Carefully graded exercise routines for the first six months, some of which you can do
with your baby. Very clearly laid out. |
