Traumatic Childbirth

by Jeanne Watson Driscoll, Sue Watson, Cheryl Tatano Beck, et al.

Book Overview

Postpartum depression has become a more recognized mental illness over the past decade as a result of education and increased awareness. Traumatic childbirth, however, is still often overlooked, resulting in a scarcity of information for health professionals. This is in spite of up to 34% of new mothers reporting experiencing a traumatic childbirth and prevalence rates rising for high risk mothers, such as those who experience stillbirth or who...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415678102
• ISBN13: 9780415678100
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"