Pregnancy is often assumed to be a happy time in a woman's life. The prospect of having a baby together with the 'bloom' of pregnancy all combine to a general feeling of excitement and fulillment. But it isn't always lik...Pregnancy is often assumed to be a happy time in a woman's life. The prospect of having a baby together with the 'bloom' of pregnancy all combine to a general feeling of excitement and fulillment. But it isn't always like this. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 10 mothers suffer from antenatal depression, where uncontrollable crying fits, mood swings and irrational fears dominate their pregnancy. And it doesn't just affect the mother- recent research has shown that antenatal depression can affect the foetus, in some cases causing low birth weight and premature delivery.Recent research has also shown that as many as a third of antenatal cases then go on to suffer from postnatal depression, which in itself affects 10% of all new mothersANTENATAL & POSTNATAL DEPRESSION is a much-needed handbook for all mothers who possibly suffer from both, reassuring sufferers that they are not alone. It looks into the possible causes, and offers practical advice and support.
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