Psychological Perspectives on Pregnancy and Childbirth, 1st Edition

Author :
By Sarah Clement, BSc, PhD, Cpsychol
This is a book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. The focus of the book is on three main issues: The experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psycholo ...view more
This is a book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. The focus of the book is on three main issues: The experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psychologicalneeds of women and their families at this time and the best way for caregivers to meet these psychological needs. The contributions in this book should provoke thought, discussion and debate about the psychological side of maternity care, and ultimately enhance the psychological care that is given to women and their families before, during and after childbirth.
ISBN :
9780443057601
Publication Date :
16-02-1998
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This is a book about the psychological journey women make when they become pregnant, give birth and adjust to life after childbirth. The focus of the book is on three main issues: The experience for women, their families and caregivers, the psychologicalneeds of women and their families at this time and the best way for caregivers to meet these psychological needs. The contributions in this book should provoke thought, discussion and debate about the psychological side of maternity care, and ultimately enhance the psychological care that is given to women and their families before, during and after childbirth.

Key Features
  • Multidisciplinary approach to subject
  • Includes key points for caregivers in each chapter
  • Includes new researdch findings fron qualitative and quantitative studies
  • Includes comprehensive reviews of current literature

    Author Information
    By Sarah Clement, BSc, PhD, Cpsychol, Lecturer, Department of General Practice, Guy's and St. Thomas's United Medical and Dental School, London, UK