Traumatic Childbirth

di Cheryl Tatano Beck (Autore)

Jeanne Watson Driscoll (Autore)

Sue Watson (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2013

Postpartum depression has become a more recognized mental illness over the past decade as a result of education and increased awareness. Traumatic childbirth, however, is still often overlooked, resulting in a scarcity of information for health professionals. This is in spite of up to 34% of new mothers reporting experiencing a traumatic childbirth and prevalence rates rising for high risk mothers, such as those who experience stillbirth or who had very low birth weight infants. This ground-breaking book brings together an academic, a clinician and a birth trauma activist. Each chapter discusses current research, women’s stories, the common themes in the stories and the implications of these for practice, clinical case studies and a clinician’s insights and recommendations for care. Topics covered include: mothers’ perspectives, fathers’ perspectives, the impact on breastfeeding, the impact on subsequent births, PTSD after childbirth and EMDR treatment for PTSD. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals who come into contact with new mothers, providing the most current and accurate information on traumatic childbirth. It also presents mothers’ experiences in a manner that is accessible to women, their partners, and families.

• Autore: Cheryl Tatano Beck, Jeanne Watson Driscoll, Sue Watson
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2013
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 260 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 430 gr.
• EAN: 9780415678100

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