Modern Management of Perinatal Psychiatric Disorders

This is a comprehensive overview of mental health problems associated with pregnancy and the year after delivery.

Carol Henshaw (Author), John Cox (Author), Joanne Barton (Author)

9781909726772, Royal College of Psychiatrists

Paperback / softback, published 24 March 2017

320 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.7 cm, 0.56 kg

This is a comprehensive overview of mental health problems associated with pregnancy and the year after delivery. This is a core component of maternity care. The second edition has been updated to reflect current practice, recent evidence and new clinical guidelines. Topics include diagnosis and management and issues for children and families.

Acronyms and abbreviations
Preface
Foreword Margaret Oates
1. Historical perspectives and classification issues
2. Perinatal depression, anxiety, stress and adjustment
3. Puerperal psychosis
4. Childbearing in women with existing mental disorders
5. Substance misuse
6. Perinatal mental illness, children and the family
7. Screening and prevention
8. Physical treatments during pregnancy
9. Physical treatments and breastfeeding
10. Service provision
11. Perinatal psychiatry in multi-ethnic communities
Appendix 1. Organisations offering support and information
Appendix 2. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Appendix 3. Resources
Index.

Subject Areas: Midwifery [MQD], Psychiatry [MMH]