Hanzak Another Twinkle in the Eye

Contemplating Another Pregnancy After Perinatal Mental Illness
Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4987-9547-0
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten

Another Twinkle in the Eye is an essential guide for anyone contemplating another pregnancy after perinatal mental illness. The decision to bring a child into the world is rarely one that is taken lightly. When a previous pregnancy and early parenthood has resulted in poor maternal and/or paternal perinatal mental health, making a conscious decision to have another baby can be even more challenging.

This unique book provides facts, resources, and discussion points to support people in making informed and comfortable decisions. It is also an essential resource for health professionals who support or are involved in the decision-making process of couples planning another pregnancy.

The author combines personal experience with real-life stories from other parents. Also included are contributions from healthcare professionals. The book offers comprehensive coverage across five key areas: Reflection on the previous pregnancy, miscarriage or stillbirth, Decisions to be made when considering another pregnancy, Ways to plan for and to have a healthier experience, The role of healthcare professionals and facilities, and Self-help and complementary techniques for good mental health in the perinatal period.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hanzak, Elaine

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Psychiatrie, Sozialpsychiatrie, Suchttherapie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Vorklinische Medizin: Grundlagenfächer Reproduktionsmedizin
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

REFLECTION ON THE PREVIOUS PREGNANCY, MISCARRIAGE OR STILLBIRTH

Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health Conditions

Risk Factors and Possible Causes of Perinatal Mental Illness

Dealing with the Past Before We Move Into the Future

DECISIONS TO BE CONSIDERED ABOUT ANOTHER PREGNANCY

Personal Desire and Situation

Additional Concerns Within the Decision- Making Process Due to Past Experience

Relationship With the Partner/Father and Their Wishes

I Want Another Baby but My Partner Does Not!

Unexpected Pregnancy

WAYS TO PLAN FOR AND TO HAVE A HEALTHIER EXPERIENCE

Communication, a Positive Attitude and Knowledge

Pre-Conception Counselling

A Healthy and Happy Pregnancy

A Different Birth Experience

Early Days with the New Baby

Bonding with Your Baby

Feeding Your Baby

The Importance of Sleep

Older Siblings: New Relationships and Routines

The Role of the Partner

The Single Parent

The Role of Family and Friends

Peer Support

The Working World Whilst Pregnant and Beyond: Next Time Round

THE ROLE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND FACILITIES

The Role of Healthcare Professionals: What Parents Have Received, Want and Need

The Role of Healthcare Professionals: What Can You, as an HCP, Do?

The Treatment of Perinatal Depression

Community Support and Counselling

Inpatient Treatment on Mother and Baby Units

Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Women and Postpartum Depression

SELF- HELP AND COMPLEMENTARY TECHNIQUES FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD

General Health and Wellbeing

Arts and Creativity for Easing Perinatal Mental Distress

And Finally …

Appendix 1: Resources and Further Information

Appendix 2: Case Studies of Families with Lived Experience

Appendix 3: Planning and Screening Tools

Appendix 4: UK Policy Drivers Around Antenatal and Postnatal (Perinatal) Mental Health

Appendix 5: Survey Used as Additional Information for this Book

Über Autor(innen)

Elaine Hanzak is a writer and speaker at conferences and workshops for health professionals and others on a variety of topics, developed from her experience of puerperal psychosis and bereavement. She frequently participates in TV, radio and other media discussions.