Perinatal mental health : a clinical guide / edited by Colin R. Martin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Martin, Colin R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pregnant women--Mental health.

Pregnant women.

Postpartum depression.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (546 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cumbria [England] : M&K Pub., 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The prospect of parenthood represents a milestone in anyone's life course and is often a period of stress and challenge. There are a number of significant mental health problems that can occur during the perinatal period, the consequences of which can be both enduring and, occasionally, life threatening. However, irrespective of the specifics of the clinical manifestation of a disturbance, the distress and misery that accompanies it has significant ramifications for the mother or mother-to-be and her partner and family. This book is arranged in themed parts that represent key aspects of facili

Contents:

pt. 1. Maternal mental health before and during pregnancy

pt. 2. Labour and the postnatal period

pt. 3. Mental health of the partner

pt. 4. Support, social care and healthcare delivery

pt. 5. Maternal assessment, counselling and therapy

pt. 6. Contemporary issues

pt. 7. Child health, child care and child development.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613524591

9781280120732

1280120738

9781907830495

1907830499

OCLC:

778339784