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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Introduction
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Models of Maternal Distress and Postnatal Depression
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Women’s Experiences and Incidents Associated with Distress and Depression Following Childbirth
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About this book
Written by a social psychologist and a midwife, this book moves beyond the conventional 'medical' approach to emotional problems following childbirth. It examines the range of potential causes of maternal distress and postnatal depression and puts forward suggestions for a practical, multidisciplinary and woman-centred response. The personal cost to women of postnatal depression is highlighted by the use of case history material and the Appendices offer a wealth of information on resources and avenues for help.
Authors and Affiliations
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JANE LITTLEWOOD is Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Goldsmiths' College, University of London. She holds qualifications in sociology, social psychology, social science and social work. She has written widely and her main research interests are concerned with the impact of loss upon women.
NESSA McHUGH is a practising midwife, currently working as a Lecturer at De Montfort Univerity. She holds qualifications in psychology, general nursing, midwifery and women's studies. Her main research interest concern the changing context of childbirth. She is also the mother of two young children.
NESSA McHUGH is a practising midwife, currently working as a Lecturer at De Montfort Univerity. She holds qualifications in psychology, general nursing, midwifery and women's studies. Her main research interest concern the changing context of childbirth. She is also the mother of two young children.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Maternal Distress and Postnatal Depression
Book Subtitle: The Myth of Madonna
Authors: Jane Littlewood, Nessa McHugh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13755-8
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Jane Littlewood and Nessa McHugh 1997
Softcover ISBN: 978-0-333-63834-7Due: 17 March 1997
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 224
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Nursing