Bibliograph

When postpartum packs a punch, fighting back and finding joy, Kristina Cowan

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When postpartum packs a punch, fighting back and finding joy, Kristina Cowan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-262) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

When postpartum packs a punch

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

994268791

Responsibility statement

Kristina Cowan

Sub title

fighting back and finding joy

Summary

Describing her own experiences with traumatic birth and postpartum depression as well as those of other mothers, the author helps the reader understand the scientific and personal sides of this often-unanticipated problem. The stories represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives that underscore the prevalence of mood disorders after childbirth and serve as a balm to help heal and stir hope, offering solace to mothers who have experienced these mood disorders

Table Of Contents

Nobody told me it wouldn't be perfect: my story of postpartum trauma -- A different kind of war: when childbirth leads to posttraumatic stress -- Postpartum depression and anxiety: worse than we think -- Over and over: the unsettling spiral of postpartum OCD -- Postpartum psychosis: a break with reality -- Shaking off the shame: how to confront stigma -- What about Dad? Help by and for men -- A struggle worth sharing: how women heal from PMADs -- Getting there: where we've been, and where we need to go -- Better for it: when postpartum pain is used for good

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