Postpartum Psychology

If you or someone you love is among the one in seven women stricken by PPD, you know how hard it is to get real help. In this definitive guide, postpartum experts Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin offer compassionate support and solid advice on dealing with every aspect of PPD. Their proven self-help program, which can be used alone or with a support group or therapist, will help you monitor each phase of illness, recognize when you need professional help, cope with daily life, and recover with new strength and confidence.

Are you an expecting or new mom with ADHD, craving calm, clarity, and confidence? This book is your supportive companion through the wild, beautiful, and often overwhelming journey of motherhood—tailored for your ADHD brain. In this practical and empowering guide, you’ll discover how to prepare for birth, navigate postpartum, and care for your baby without losing yourself in the process. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or long aware of your neurodivergent mind, this book meets you where you are—with warmth, science-backed tools, and ADHD-friendly strategies.

Not every woman gets the birth that she wants- you don’t have to let it go Birth can be beautiful and spiritual and joyous but there are also terrifying, emotionally raw, painful moments that can be difficult to move past. This book offers you a chance to experience the healing power of working through your birth story, while learning about trauma and developing coping skills for all those complicated feelings. Psychologist Maureen Campion shares her personal experience with birth trauma and the work she has been doing working with mothers through workshops and counseling to address ...

Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster of New Motherhood with Confidence – Your Essential Guide to a Holistic Postpartum Experience Awaits! Are you feeling isolated in the chaos of newborn care? Struggling with the physical and emotional tolls of postpartum life? You're not alone.

Early motherhood is supposed to be joyous, but for Aaisha Alvi those early days were ruined by terrifying thoughts about her baby and family. Her experience was the antithesis of everything she had ever been told about motherhood, far beyond the trials of breastfeeding or putting her baby to sleep. Aaisha did recover and began to enjoy motherhood. She was thrilled when she fell pregnant again. Sadly, that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and the psychosis returned. This time, however, she was blindsided by the unimaginable: voices urged her to stab her daughter and to harm innocent people.

No matter how bad you feel right now, one thing's for sure: It will get better. Discover how you can accelerate the process. The recovery process is a personal journey, and no two recovery stories look the same. But there are things you can do to ease your symptoms and pave the way for a bright future with your strength restored and your emotions in check.

Reclaim your joy and connect deeply with your newborn, even if postpartum depression has left you feeling lost. Are you overwhelmed by emotions, unsure if it’s postpartum depression or normal new-mom worries? Wrestling with guilt and fear about seeking help? You’re not alone, and there is a way through.

Feeling lost in emotions and unsure if it’s postpartum depression or new-mom worries? You’re not alone. Postpartum Depression: Healing and Understanding for a First-Time Mom brings empathetic guidance to allow you to regain your emotional wellness. With expert guidance, hands-on practice, and real-life stories, this supportive book enables parents to regain peace and resilience.

Written by two leading clinicians in the perinatal community, in collaboration with two promising leaders in this specialized field, Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts, 2nd edition offers a compassionate approach to breaking the cycle of scary thoughts that is invaluable to new parents and clinicians alike.

The audiobook contains over 40 guided mindfulness type practices. These are repeated at the end for ease of listening and daily practice. This self-help book was selected for the Reading Well list and can be ‘prescribed’ by healthcare professionals. It is used by perinatal mental health teams across the UK. It is well-known that having a baby can be a time of joy, but also one of anxiety and even depression for new mothers.

It’s time to reclaim your joy! This is your guide to understanding and managing postpartum depression from a holistic, relatable, and scientific standpoint. Are you pregnant, a new mom, or even an experienced mom looking to learn about postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety? Do you feel misunderstood, unheard, and desperate to know you are not making things up? No matter your reason, this book is for you.

Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety after childbirth? Struggling to distinguish between typical new-parent stress and postpartum anxiety? You're not alone, and there’s a path to serenity. Conquering Postpartum Anxiety offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you navigate this challenging journey.

Postpartum is Forever challenges the existing status quo in our society today. Postpartum is not just about motherhood and it is not time-limited. It is a personal and unique journey for each human being. Postpartum is Forever describes the author’s own experiences. It is based on the premise that all families deserve social support for a lifetime.

If I could make it to the bridge, the pain would stop. I just had to make it to the bridge, and the hopelessness would end. It became a refrain, running over and over in my head as I raced down the highway. Make it to the bridge, and the pain will end. It's hopeless. Just wanna die. Make it to the bridge.

I'm Listening: A Guide to Supporting Postpartum Families teaches concerned, caring individuals how to help people struggling with pregnancy and/or postpartum depression (PPD) in person, over the phone and by email. In this revised edition, you’ll learn how to respond to all sorts of people: distraught women, upset husbands and partners, anxious relatives, and those just seeking information about PPD.

Ever wonder why everyone hushes up about postpartum challenges? It's time to break the silence and tackle burning questions. How do you balance the whirlwind of changes in your body, emotions, and lifestyle after giving birth? Discover a guide that spills the tea on the unique challenges faced by new moms.

Packed with cutting-edge research and real, raw mom-life wisdom, this book serves up bite-sized, actionable strategies for reclaiming your energy, nutrition, movement, and mental health. It’s time to thrive in the beautiful chaos, not just survive it.

A stunning memoir by writer and mental health advocate about motherhood, postpartum mental health, and finding ground when you lose all control. When writer and blogger Ayana Lage became pregnant, she prepared as any parent would: voraciously researching, Redditing, preparing for anything. And...

The Practical Guide to Postpartum Self-Care will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience. Whether you are a first-time mom or a seasoned parent, you'll discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the ups and downs of postpartum life? Do you wish there were practical tips that could truly help you get through your daily challenges? If you’re finding it hard to balance motherhood with self-care, you’re not alone. Becoming a mom, especially in those early months known as the "fourth trimester," can bring so much joy, but it can also be filled with unexpected challenges. Many new moms feel isolated or struggle quietly. But what if you had the support you needed to face these struggles, coming out stronger and more empowered?