Midwifery Essentials: Perinatal Mental Health
Volume 9
- 1st Edition - August 25, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Michelle Anderson
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 3 2 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 3 2 1 - 1
With up to 20% of women developing a mental health problem during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth, Perinatal Mental Health provides the UK’s first practical guide aim… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWith up to 20% of women developing a mental health problem during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth, Perinatal Mental Health provides the UK’s first practical guide aimed specifically at the midwives who care for them.
The book combines clinical and theoretical approaches to midwifery practice, and takes a holistic, women-centred approach to care. All aspects of perinatal mental health are covered comprehensively, including birth, support for fathers, social and cultural factors, the parent/infant relationship, and midwifery care for trans/masculine, and non-binary people.
Written through a unique collaboration between experienced midwives, academics and perinatal mental health experts, this text contains all the key information needed by midwives and student midwives who may encounter women in need of mental health support during pregnancy and beyond.
- Practical guidance to help with the difficult conversations.
- Strategies to enhance psychological support for women with mental health conditions.
- Patient scenarios to encourage debate and reflection.
- Aligns with Nursing & Midwifery Council Standards.
- Case studies and references to national and international guidelines throughout to link theory with practice.
- Succinct and easy to follow text to help readers master the core issues with confidence.
Midwives, Student Midwives
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Perinatal mental illness – It’s not all in the mind
- What is perinatal mental health?
- Navigating the twists and turns of mental health services
- The future of perinatal mental health services
- Perinatal mental health and midwifery
- References
- Chapter 1. An overview of perinatal mental health conditions
- Identifying mental illness
- An overview of mental health conditions
- Anxiety disorders
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Pharmacological interventions in perinatal mental health
- Part 1: Risks and benefits of psychotropic medication
- Part 2: An overview of medications used for the treatment of mental health conditions
- References
- Other resources and further information
- Highly recommended
- Medications and pregnancy
- Chapter 3. Psychological concerns in pregnancy
- Introduction
- Theoretical models
- Case studies
- Quantitative evaluation
- Qualitative evaluation
- The multi-disciplinary team
- Supervision and reflective groups for midwives
- Conclusion
- References
- Web resources
- Chapter 4. Complex social factors
- Introduction
- The role of the specialist midwife
- Conclusion
- References
- Useful contacts
- Chapter 5. Mental health and cultural perspectives
- The role of the midwife
- Professional awareness
- A historical perspective
- Cultural beliefs
- How cultural beliefs can be a positive influence on wellbeing
- Cultural risk factors affecting perinatal mental health
- Barriers to seeking perinatal mental health support
- Connecting themes
- Summary
- References
- Further reading
- Multi-cultural resources
- Special considerations
- Sources of perinatal mental health training courses
- Example of good practice
- Chapter 6. Parent–infant relationship
- Introduction
- Some key drivers for change
- Vision of the NHS Long Term Plan
- Transition to parenthood
- Stress and anxiety
- Fatherhood
- Fathers/partners and perinatal mental health
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Suggested further reading
- e-Learning programmes on perinatal mental health available to midwives
- Chapter 7. The perinatal mental health midwifery toolkit
- Part 1: The role of the midwife
- Part 2: Intrapartum care
- References
- Chapter 8. Men, trans/masculine and non-binary people and midwifery care
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Questions for reflection
- Further reading and resources
- Chapter 9. Exploration of extraneous factors that may contribute to the development of perinatal mental illness
- Part 1: The global pandemic
- Part 2: Digital and social media
- References
- Appendix. Useful websites/resources
- General resources
- Resources for specific mental health issues
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 25, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 220
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702083204
- eBook ISBN: 9780702083211
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Michelle Anderson
Affiliations and expertise
Practice Development Midwife, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, UK