(Ebook) Another Twinkle in the Eye Contemplating Another Pregnancy After Perinatal Mental Illness 1st Edition by Elaine Hanzak ISBN 9781846198885 1846198887

Part 1 Reflection on the previous pregnancy, miscarriage or stillbirth

1 Antenatal and postnatal mental health conditions

2 Risk factors and possible causes of perinatal mental illness

3 Dealing with the past before we move into the future

Part 2 Decisions to be considered about another pregnancy

4 Personal desire and situation

5 Additional concerns within the decision-making process due to past experience

6 Relationship with the partner/father and their wishes

7 I want another baby but my partner does not!

8 Unexpected pregnancy

Part 3 Ways to plan for and to have a healthier experience

9 Communication, a positive attitude and knowledge

10 Pre-conception counselling

11 A healthy and happy pregnancy

12 A different birth experience

13 Early days with the new baby

14 Bonding with your baby

15 Feeding your baby

16 The importance of sleep

17 Older siblings: new relationships and routines

18 The role of the partner

19 The single parent

20 The role of family and friends

21 Peer support

22 The working world whilst pregnant and beyond: next time round

Part 4 The role of healthcare professionals and facilities

23 The role of healthcare professionals: what parents have received, want and need

24 The role of healthcare professionals: what can you, as an HCP, do?

25 The treatment of perinatal depression

26 Community support and counselling

27 Inpatient treatment on Mother and Baby Units

28 Black and minority ethnic (BME) women and postpartum depression

Part 5 Self-help and complementary techniques for good mental health in the perinatal period

29 General health and wellbeing

30 Arts and creativity for easing perinatal mental distress

31 And finally …

Appendix 1: Resources and further information

Appendix 2: Case studies of families with lived experience

Appendix 3: Planning and screening tools

Appendix 4: UK policy drivers around antenatal and postnatal (perinatal) mental health

Appendix 5: Survey used as additional information for this book

Index