EXPECTING BETTER: WHY THE CONVENTIONAL PREGNANCY WISDOM IS WRONG – AND WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW
Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being to…read more
CRIBSHEET: A DATA-DRIVEN GUIDE TO BETTER, MORE RELAXED PARENTING, FROM BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL
With Expecting Better, award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies. By digging in…read more
THE ART OF HOLDING IN THERAPY
First conceptualized by D.W. Winnicott, holding in this book refers to a therapist’s capacity to respond to postpartum distress in a way that facilitates an immediate and successful therapeutic alliance. Readers will learn how to contain high levels of agitation, fear, and panic in a way that cultiv…read more
WHEN SURVIVORS GIVE BIRTH
When Survivors Give Birth is written for a mixed audience of maternity care professionals and para-professionals, mental health therapists and counselors, and women survivors and their families. The authors expertly and compassionately add…read more
LIKE A MOTHER: A FEMINIST JOURNEY THROUGH SCIENCE AND CULTURE OF PREGNANCY
Like most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? Is wine totally off-limits? But as she soon discovered, it’s not easy to find satisfying ans…read more
BEYOND THE BABY BLUES: ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY
Most people have heard of post-partum depression. What many people do not know is that anxiety and depression can be experienced during pregnancy, as well, and the impact can be both debilitating and devastating. This book is a unique combination of one woman’s story of her strug…read more
TEARS OF SORROW, SEED OF HOPE (2ND EDITION): A JEWISH SPIRITUAL COMPANION FOR INFERTILITY AND PREGNANCY LOSS
A spiritual companion for those grieving infertility, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth, bringing solace from Jewish tradition. “This book begins where the others leave off. While the doctors do what they must do, when it is time for us to… read more
THIS ISN’T WHAT I EXPECTED [2ND EDITION]: OVERCOMING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
If you or someone you love is among the one in seven women stricken by PPD, you know how hard it is to get real help. In this definitive guide, postpartum experts Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin offer compassionate support and s… read more
WOMEN’S MOODS: WHAT EVERY WOMAN MUST KNOW ABOUT HORMONES, THE BRAIN, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Nearly twice as many women as men suffer from depression or anxiety, interfering with their ability to work and care for themselves and their loved ones. Now, Deborah Sichel and Jeanne Watson Driscoll show how depression and anxiety ar… read more
THE PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM ANXIETY WORKBOOK: PRACTICAL SKILLS TO HELP YOU OVERCOME ANXIETY, WORRY, PANIC ATTACKS, OBSESSIONS, AND COMPULSIONS
If these thoughts seem to be permanent fixtures in your mind, you’re in good company. New moms have a lot to be anxious about, and it’s perfectly natural to have some fears during and after pregnancy. The problem is, anxiety c… read more
WHAT AM I THINKING: HAVING A BABY AFTER POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
For many women, having a baby delivers all the profound joy they anticipated and brings happiness beyond description. For women who experience depression after the birth of a baby, this joy can seem elusive. Instead, women with postpartum dep… read more
TOKENS OF AFFECTION: RECLAIMING YOUR MARRIAGE AFTER POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Postpartum depression is hard on a marriage. In their private practices, authors Karen Kleiman and Amy Wenzel often find themselves face-to-face with marriages that are suffocating, as if the depression has sucked the life out of a relationsh… read more
PLUS OR MINUS: KEEPING YOUR LIFE, FAITH, AND LOVE TOGETHER THROUGH INFERTILITY
Infertility—a long and quiet war… Matt and Cheri Appling couldn’t get pregnant. One minus sign after another cast them into a long season of trying, failing, waiting, and hoping—into the wildern… read more
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: PREGNANCY AND BIRTH
The trusted editors of Our Bodies, Ourselves, called “a feminist classic” by The New York Times, present a comprehensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth, from prenatal care and emotional well-being to how to handle the pain of childbirth.Pr… read more
BEYOND THE BLUES: Understanding And Treating Prenatal And Postpartum Depression… (2015 Edition)
Beyond the Blues contains the most up-to-date information about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood and anxiety disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. Straightforward yet compassionate, it is required reading for all wh… read more
BEYOND THE BLUES: Understanding And Treating Prenatal And Postpartum Depression… (2010 Edition)
Newly updated in 2010, Beyond the Blues contains the current information about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention of mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. Included is the most up-to-date research about medication… read more
A MOTHER’S CLIMB OUT OF DARKNESS: A STORY ABOUT OVERCOMING POSTPARTUM PSYCHOSIS
In this heartrending memoir told through memories, journals and medical records, one woman, Jennifer Hentz Moyer, shares her incredible journey into and out of postpartum psychosis. Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed this disease impacted n… read more
MOTHERHOOD MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS: MOM STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES: A SECOND EDITION MONKEY STAR PRESS ANTHOLOGY (WHAT IS A MOTHER TO DO? ADVENTURES IN MOTHERHOOD AND MAYHEM)
“Motherhood May Cause Drowsiness” is a collection of “momoir” written by over forty moms who write to keep their sanity. They are here to make you laugh, shed a tear or two, and feel connected to other moms who are going through the struggles… read more
MOMMY, DECONSTRUCTED:: A POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY RECOVERY GUIDE
Christina Vanneste shares her personal story of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety and offers validation, reassurance and hope to women suffering with the most common complication of childbirth. She includes a step-by-step guide to recovery a… read more
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY: A SELF-HELP GUIDE FOR MOTHERS
Revised for the seventh edition, and called a “gem” by Mothering magazine, our book has sold over 30,000 copies to date. This is a practical guide for mothers who are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety. The book is based on the ex… read more
THE POSTPARTUM HUSBAND: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR LIVING WITH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
This hands-on guide includes straightforward, supportive information and specific recommendations to help partners deal with the impact of depression after the birth of a baby. read more
A SILENT SORROW: PREGNANCY LOSS – GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY (REVISED AND UPDATED 2ND EDITION)
A Silent Sorrow has long been considered the “bible” for families seeking emotional and practical support after a pregnancy loss. Well organized, easily accessible, and filled with practical suggestions for each topic it covers, A Silent Sorr… read more
UNSPEAKABLE LOSSES: HEALING FROM MISCARRIAGE, ABORTION, AND OTHER PREGNANCY LOSS
This comforting and healing book is a must–not only for women who have at one time experienced pregnancy loss but also for their parents, sisters, daughters, brothers, and friends. Kim Kluger-Bell’s extensive fieldwork as a therapist special… read more
EMPTY CRADLE, BROKEN HEART, REVISED EDITION: SURVIVING THE DEATH OF YOUR BABY
The heartache of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death affects thousands of U.S. families every year. Empty Cradle, Broken Heart offers reassurance to parents who struggle with anger, guilt, and despair after such tragedy. Deborah D… read more
OUR HEARTBREAKING CHOICES: FORTY-SIX WOMEN SHARE THEIR STORIES OF INTERRUPTING A MUCH-WANTED PREGNANCY
This book is about abortion, but more specifically, about abortions sought due to a poor prenatal diagnosis or due to serious maternal health complications. This book contains 46 personal stories, each one from a woman who decided to interrup… read more
COPING WITH INFERTILITY, MISCARRIAGE, AND NEONATAL LOSS: FINDING PERSPECTIVE AND CREATING MEANING (LIFETOOLS: BOOKS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC)
Pregnancy loss can be devastating, regardless of whether it is early or late in pregnancy or in the short period after a baby is born. In many instances, similar emotions are experienced when a couple learns that their fertility treatments we… read more
EMPTY ARMS: COPING WITH MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH AND INFANT DEATH (20th Edition)
Empty Arms is written for Surviving the First Hours and Beyond Revised and updated! This classic book is one of the first given to newly bereaved parents to offer guidance in decision-making after their baby’s death and to assist caregivers a… read more
UNSUNG LULLABIES: UNDERSTANDING AND COPING WITH INFERTILITY
For people experiencing infertility, wanting a baby is a craving unlike any other. The intensity of their longing is matched only by the complexity of the emotional maze they must navigate. With insight and compassion, Drs. Jane… read more
TRYING AGAIN: A GUIDE TO PREGNANCY AFTER MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH, AND INFANT LOSS
Trying Again lessens the uncertainties about pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss by providing the facts to help you determine if you and your partner are emotionally ready for another pregnancy. It also imparts essential a… read more
PREGNANCY AFTER A LOSS: A GUIDE TO PREGNANCY AFTER A MISCARRIAGE, STILLBIRTH, OR INFANT DEATH
For a woman who has experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an infant, conceiving another child can be fraught with mixed emotions. This guide, filled with up-to-date medical information and written by a woman who herself exper… read more
CELEBRATING PREGNANCY AGAIN: RESTORING THE LOST JOYS OF PREGNANCY AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD
For a time that should be filled with pure joy and anticipation, pregnancy proves to be a fierce battle between grief and joy after the loss of a child. This book follows the author’s journey from loss to subsequent pregnancy, with encouragem… read more
THIS ISN’T WHAT I EXPECTED: OVERCOMING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Offering compassionate advice for the approximately 400,000 women who suffer each year from postpartum depression, two doctors provide information on overcoming self-defeating thoughts, medical and therapy treatment options, self-esteem, and … read more
THERAPY AND THE POSTPARTUM WOMAN: NOTES ON HEALING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION FOR CLINICIANS AND THE WOMEN WHO SEEK THEIR HELP
This book provides a comprehensive look at effective therapy for postpartum depression. Using a blend of professional objectivity, evidence-based research, and personal, straight-forward suggestions gathered from years of experience, t… read more
DROPPING THE BABY AND OTHER SCARY THOUGHTS: BREAKING THE CYCLE OF UNWANTED THOUGHTS IN MOTHERHOOD
What if I drop my baby when I go down the steps? What if I burn the baby in the bathtub? Thoughts like these can be frightening to new mothers, but are a common symptom pregnant and postpartum women can experience. Dropping the Baby and Othe… read more
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR PERINATAL DISTRESS
Countless studies have established the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for many manifestations of depression and anxiety. In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perinatal Distress, Wenzel and Kleiman discuss the benefits of… read more