Mothers cry too : a practical and supportive guide to recognising and coping with postnatal depression

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Label

Mothers cry too : a practical and supportive guide to recognising and coping with postnatal depression

Title remainder

a practical and supportive guide to recognising and coping with postnatal depression

Statement of responsibility

Dr Sara Weeks

Creator

• Weeks, Sara

Subject

• Postpartum depression
• Postpartum depression -- Popular works

Language

eng

Summary

Postnatal depression (PND) affects 10 to 20 per cent of new mothers in New Zealand and can persist for months - even years - if not detected and treated. Yet many women suffer in silence. In Mothers Cry Too, New Zealand psychiatrist Dr Sara Weeks, a leading expert in the field of maternal health, describes the many conditions that can affect new mothers - from the 'baby blues' to more serious issues. Practical and supportive, Mothers Cry Too offers guidance for new mothers, and their partners and families, on how to cope with the demands of a new baby and manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and other postnatal psychiatric conditions.Dr Weeks demystifies one of the most common complications of childbirth, while sharing case studies based on real stories and helpful hints on everything from exercise and diet to managing stress.'Being aware of signs and symptoms means that help can be obtained promptly, without weeks, months or even years of needless distress.'

Dewey number

618.76

Index

index present

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

adult