Modern Management of Perinatal Psychiatric Disorders
Carol Henshaw, John Cox and Joanne Barton
The management of mental health problems is a core component of
maternity care. Pregnancy and childbirth may be accompanied by
recurrence of pre-existing psychiatric problems, and conditions
such as postnatal depression and puerperal psychosis may arise
following delivery. Correct management of these problems is
essential for both the mother and the developing infant.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of
mental health problems associated with pregnancy and the year after
delivery. Key topics covered include:
- Issues for children and families.
- Screening for and prevention of mental
disorders in relation to childbirth.
- Prescribing in pregnancy and lactation.
- Transcultural issues.
Readership: An essential text
for trainees in perinatal psychiatry, this book is also aimed at
general adult psychiatrists with an interest in the field. It is
also a useful resource for nurses, psychologists, obstetricians,
midwives and health visitors.
About the authors:
Carol Henshaw has been
President of the Marcé Society, a scientific society devoted to
mental illness related to childbearing. She currently sits on the
Executive Committee of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’
Perinatal Section.
John Cox has held the
positions of President of the Marcé Society, Secretary General of
the World Psychiatric Association and President of the Royal
College of Psychiatrists. A developer of the Edinburgh Postnatal
Depression Scale, he has over 30 years of clinical and research
experience in perinatal psychiatry.
Joanne Barton provides
psychiatric input to a community-based child and adolescent mental
health service. Her day-to-day work with children, young people and
their families is a constant reminder of the importance of parental
mental health to the well-being and development of children.
Contents
Preface - Carol Henshaw, John Cox, Joanne
Barton
Foreword - Margaret Oates
1. Historical perspectives and
classification issues
2. Perinatal depression, anxiety,
stress and adjustment
3. Puerperal psychosis
4. Childbearing in women with
existing mental disorders
5. Substance misuse
6. Perinatal mental illness,
children and the family
7. Screening and prevention
8. Physical treatments during
pregnancy
9. Physical treatments and
breastfeeding
10. Service provision
11. Perinatal psychiatry in
multi-ethnic societies
Appendix I: Randomised controlled trials of
interventions for postnatal depression
Appendix II: Organisations offering support
and information
Appendix III: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression
Scale
Appendix IV: Resources