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Title:
Your brain on pregnancy : a guide to understanding and protecting your mental health during pregnancy and beyond
Edition:
Simon & Schuster Canada edition.
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
Toronto, Ontario : Simon & Schuster Canada, 2024.
Physical Description:
244 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781982143374
Abstract:
Pregnancy often comes with the expectation that women will be joyous. However, many women experience anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy, and many are too ashamed to seek help. In her 25 years in medicine, Dawn Kingston has found that one in four women struggle with their mental health during pregnancy--a higher rate than after giving birth. Untreated mental health concerns can last long after birth, impacting both mother and child's long-term wellbeing. Dr. Kingston removes the stigma surrounding mental health during pregnancy, debunks the myth that hormones are the cause, and guides readers through what to expect and how they can decrease the negative effects of many common triggers for mental health challenges.
Contents:
Introduction: First steps -- The research -- The foundations of good mental health -- The truth about depression -- The truth about anxiety -- The truth about stress -- Under the radar -- Building brain health -- Is medication a good choice for you? -- Conclusion: Moving forward.
Language:
English
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