Modern Management of Perinatal Psychiatric Disorders
Carol Henshaw, John Cox and Joanne Barton
The management of mental health
problems is a core component of maternity care. Pregnancy and
childbirth may be accompanied by recurrence of pre-existing
psychiatric problems, and conditions such as postnatal depression
and puerperal psychosis may arise following delivery. Correct
management of these problems is essential for both the mother and
the developing infant.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of mental health
problems associated with pregnancy and the year after delivery. Key
topics covered include:
- Issues for children and families.
- Screening for and prevention of mental
disorders in relation to childbirth.
- Prescribing in pregnancy and lactation.
- Transcultural issues.
Readership: An essential text for
trainees in perinatal psychiatry, this book is also aimed at
general adult psychiatrists with an interest in the field. It is
also a useful resource for nurses, psychologists, obstetricians,
midwives and health visitors.
About the authors:
Carol Henshaw has been President of the Marcé
Society, a scientific society devoted to mental illness related to
childbearing. She currently sits on the Executive Committee of the
Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Perinatal Section.
John Cox has held the positions of President of
the Marcé Society, Secretary General of the World Psychiatric
Association and President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. A
developer of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, he has over
30 years of clinical and research experience in perinatal
psychiatry.
Joanne Barton provides psychiatric input to a
community-based child and adolescent mental health service. Her
day-to-day work with children, young people and their families is a
constant reminder of the importance of parental mental health to
the well-being and development of children.
Contents
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Preface - Carol Henshaw,
John Cox, Joanne Barton
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 societies
Appendix I: Randomised
controlled trials of interventions for postnatal depression
Appendix II: Organisations
offering support and information
Appendix III: Edinburgh
Postnatal Depression Scale
Appendix IV: Resources
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"The authors successfully bridge
science and practice, and ... do not merely highlight
problems. Rather they also provide specific means for
addressing these issues through clear and feasible recommendations.
...Overall, this book provides an integrative approach that will
appeal to researchers and clinicians alike. ...This book is an
important and substantial addition to the field of perinatal
psychiatry. Perinatal mental health is examined from every angle to
help practitioners provide the best and appropriately specialized
care for women surrounding childbirth."
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