A Mother’s Tears: Understanding the Mood Swings That Follow Childbirth

Understanding the Mood Swings that Follow Childbirth A comprehensive text on a subject of importance to all women of childbearing age and their families. Explains who is at risk of suffering the common symptoms of post-natal depression, how to ensure it is properly diagnosed, and the role of partners in finding caring solutions to the problems that arise. Includes case studies, interviews with sufferers and argues strongly that post-natal depression should be treated as a serious illness.