Postnatal PTSD : a guide for health professionals / Kim Thomas and Shona McCann.
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TextPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2022Description: 224 pagesContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781787756212 (e-book)Subject(s): Pregnancy -- Psychological aspects | Postpartum depression | Mental illness in pregnancy | Post-traumatic stress disorder | Health and Wellbeing | Clinical & internal medicine | Mental health services | Psychotherapy | Midwifery | Gynaecology & obstetrics | Abnormal psychologyGenre/Form: Online access: Open e-book Also available in printed form ISBN 9781787756205Summary: Postnatal PTSD can have devastating effects on parents. Gain knowledge about postnatal PTSD and surrounding topics such its effects on bonding, relationships, ethnic minorities and maternity professionals. This book is essential reading for health providers who want to inform themselves about support, treatment and prevention. Postnatal PTSD, often referred to as birth trauma, is an underdiagnosed and misunderstood condition. Often mistaken for postnatal depression and with 4% of women developing the condition after giving birth, it is essential that health professionals learn to recognise and prevent postnatal PTSD.The book supports professionals to better understand, recognise, treat and help prevent birth trauma. It covers the impact of postnatal PTSD on bonding and relationships, birth trauma in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, how to support women having another baby and more.An accessible guide to supporting parents with postnatal PTSD, this book is essential reading for healthcare professionals and those involved with the birthing process.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Postnatal PTSD can have devastating effects on parents. Gain knowledge about postnatal PTSD and surrounding topics such its effects on bonding, relationships, ethnic minorities and maternity professionals. This book is essential reading for health providers who want to inform themselves about support, treatment and prevention. Postnatal PTSD, often referred to as birth trauma, is an underdiagnosed and misunderstood condition. Often mistaken for postnatal depression and with 4% of women developing the condition after giving birth, it is essential that health professionals learn to recognise and prevent postnatal PTSD.The book supports professionals to better understand, recognise, treat and help prevent birth trauma. It covers the impact of postnatal PTSD on bonding and relationships, birth trauma in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, how to support women having another baby and more.An accessible guide to supporting parents with postnatal PTSD, this book is essential reading for healthcare professionals and those involved with the birthing process.
Also available in printed form ISBN 9781787756205
Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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