Revised for the seventh edition, and called a gem by Mothering magazine, our book has sold over 30,000 copies to date.
Now I enjoy my baby and I feel peaceful..
I know much more about myself.
As one woman said, I never thought I\'d get through it but I did and I feel great.
After it is all over, many women say they are glad they went through the experience.
Women grow and change as they cope with their depression.
However hopeless you may feel, try to remember that it will end.
As you read, keep in mind that you are going to survive this.
In this book we refer to Postpartum depression, which fits under the more general category of perinatal symptoms.
It is an umbrella term that better reflects the fact that symptoms can begin during pregnancy as well as postpartum.
The term perinatal depression is being used to describe Postpartum depression in many newer research, journals and publications.
Emphasis has been put on those common threads which run through the experience of Postpartum depression.
It is their knowledge, wisdom, courage and generosity that has made this book possible.
These women have willingly shared their experiences with each other, and together they have explored what has helped them.
The material in this book is based on over thirty years of counselling thousands of women with Postpartum depression.
Some of our own mothers are only now feeling safe enough to talk about their experiences and describe how alone and crazy they felt.
From the introduction: The idea for this book came from the realization that many women are suffering from some degree of Postpartum depression and that very few will find access to supportive care while going through it.
The book is based on the experiences of thousands of women and describes what has helped them get through this difficult time.
This is a practical guide for mothers who are experiencing Postpartum depression and anxiety.
Revised for the seventh edition, and called a gem by Mothering magazine, our book has sold over 30,000 copies to date
