Introduction To The Psychology Of Pregnancy And Childbirth For Health Practitioners

Pregnancy can be a time of great excitement, but also one of anxiety for women and their partners. This book examines the psychological concomitants of the many physiological and psychosocial changes that take place during conception, pregnancy and early parenthood. Topics covered include: getting pregnant and whether to continue the pregnancy; the ante-natal period; HIV and substance misuse; childbirth and stillbirths; the role of the father; and the impact on the family of a new child.Sherr, Lorraine is the author of 'Introduction To The Psychology Of Pregnancy And Childbirth For Health Practitioners', published 2007 under ISBN 9780470843239 and ISBN 0470843233.