Parental Mental Health

My Black Motherhood

Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System Sandra Igwe

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A passionate first-hand account of what it is like being a Black mother coping with postnatal anxiety and depression – and how Black women are let down when they are most vulnerable.

Where are the safe spaces for Black mums? Like many new mums, Sandra Igwe developed postnatal anxiety and depression, but found she was stereotyped and dismissed. Only by creating a community who ‘got it’ did she find empowerment and joy. Sandra speaks out in the failings in the support that is meant to reach all mothers; but excludes Black women.

JuN 2022 | £12.99 | 208pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781839970085

Postnatal PTSD

A Guide for Health Professionals Kim Thomas with Shona McCann

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Essential reading for healthcare professionals to better understand and recognise postnatal PTSD and support parents.

Postnatal PTSD, often referred to as birth trauma, is an underdiagnosed and misunderstood condition. Often mistaken for postnatal depression and with 4% of women developing the condition after giving birth, it is essential that health professionals learn to recognise and prevent postnatal PTSD.

The book supports professionals to better understand, recognise, treat and help prevent birth trauma. It covers the impact of postnatal PTSD on bonding and relationships, birth trauma in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, how to support women having another baby and more.

An accessible guide to supporting parents with postnatal PTSD, this book is essential reading for healthcare professionals and those involved with the birthing process.

apr 2022 | £22.99 | 224pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781787756205

Supporting Parents and Families with Perinatal Mental Health

Dr. Jane Hanley and Mark Williams

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Practical manual with research- and evidence-based tips and techniques to help families with their perinatal mental health.

This book helps practitioners support parents during the perinatal period by supporting them to maintain good health. Practitioners, parents and grandparents need to be aware of the risk factors for anxiety and depression, understand how signs and symptoms may present and have the knowledge to know how to offer help and support.

Nov 2022 | £22.99 | 192pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781839970375