The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book: Real Stories from Women Who Lived Through It and Recovered“I thought I was the only one...” After she gave birth to a bouncing baby girl, Sandra Poulin felt like crying. And she did—for months. But they weren’t happy tears—Sandra felt worthless, could hardly sleep, and had thoughts of death. Like too many mothers around the world, Sandra had no idea that this common but baffling condition had a name: Postpartum Depression... “Shouldn’t this be the happiest time of my life?” What kind of mother, some might wonder, could feel depressed after having been so richly blessed with a baby? The answer: every kind, women from all walks of life, from all over the world, younger and older. And here, in a unique collection, are their stories of battles with PPD, with intimate details about the symptoms, the struggles, and the strategies that helped them emerge victorious. Written by mothers, for mothers, this collection is an uplifting, enlightening—and perhaps even lifesaving—book. |
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... daughter right away . I wasn't there for her when she came out . Everyone got to see her before me . ” My therapist was a very spiritual woman , and she probed fur- ther . She wanted to know what it was like when my daughter was born ...
... daughter was premature , she lost weight during the first week , which caused concern from the doctor . I remember a particularly unsupportive nurse at the hospital , who told me that my daughter had lost weight and had to be put under ...
... daughter was nineteen months old when my son was born . I felt very guilty not being able to spend as much time with her . I felt guilty letting her watch Barney two hours in a row . I was always torn every time the baby didn't need me ...
Contents
Mothers Overcoming Sleep Deprivation | 1 |
Mothers Overcoming Fear and Anxiety | 12 |
Mothers Overcoming Thoughts of Suicide andor Infanticide | 20 |
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The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book: Real Stories from ... Sandra Poulin No preview available - 2006 |