{"product_id":"becoming-a-parent-the-emotional-journey-through-pregnancy-and-childbirth-9780470860908","title":"Becoming a Parent The emotional journey through","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the other volumes in the Family Matters series, this authoritative new book provides expert advice to ordinary people struggling with everyday challengesA-in this case, the emotional trials of new mothers. Enduring the stresses of pregnancy and giving birth are only half of what it takes to become a parent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“…well written…” (RCM Mid-month supplement, News and Appointments, February 2005)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the author.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Deciding on parenthood.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are we letting ourselves in for?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be a family?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be a mother? Changes for women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tasks of parenting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe needs of parents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIsn’t the decision different for everyone?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if I don’t become pregnant?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Conception.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConception: the other side of family planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering you are pregnant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen pregnancy doesn’t happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfertility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a different path.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe emotional impact of fertility problems and treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The stages of pregnancy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first few weeks: fears and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMorning sickness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to cope with morning sickness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I still can’t believe I’m pregnant’: the increasing role of technology in our experience of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of bad habits: drinking and smoking issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscarriage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA time for change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mid-pregnancy: making plans.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I haven’t had a chance to think about my pregnancy’: building a relationship with the baby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pregnancy coming to an end.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘I still don’t think I’m ready to be a parent’: changing roles for all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Specific psychological difficulties in pregnancy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut don’t we all feel fed-up at some point?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepression in pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnxiety and panic attacks during pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating disorders and body image.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstance use, aggression and acting out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurvivors of childhood sexual abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking beyond pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Birth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo what exactly is a domino? The choices and decisions surrounding birth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can I do about the pain?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling involved in your labour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplications and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. The first few days.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour baby arrives at last!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming a relationship with your new baby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for your baby: feeding, sleeping and being held.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBabies requiring special care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe experience of new parents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Baby blues’, post-natal depression and post-partum psychosis: complicated reactions to having a baby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaby blues?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThose first few days!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. The first six weeks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding your baby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting, exploring and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe recovery of the mother.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is post-natal depression?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting help with post-natal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Managing anxiety and depression.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and coping with stress and anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does anxiety affect people’s lives?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat causes anxiety problems?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘How can I cope with anxiety\/manage my life differently?’\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding and coping with depression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep1: ‘Why am I depressed at the moment?’ Identifying problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Learning new skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho can help?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. The journey that never ends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new ‘me’.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddresses of useful organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning diaries: Anxiety, depression, drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402445201751,"sku":"9780470860908","price":16.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470860908.jpg?v=1730480421","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/becoming-a-parent-the-emotional-journey-through-pregnancy-and-childbirth-9780470860908","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}