After the storm : post-natal depression and the utter weirdness of new motherhood / Emma Jane Unsworth.

London : Profile Books, 2022.

1 volume ; 20 cm

Originally published: 2021.
Published in association with Wellcome Collection.
Includes bibliographical references.

In this brave and hilarious account of postnatal depression, Emma tells her story of despair and recovery. She tackles the biggest taboos around motherhood and mental health, from botched stitches and bleeding nipples to anger and shame. How does pregnancy adapt our brains? Is postnatal depression a natural reaction to the trauma of modern motherhood? And are people's attitudes finally changing? Dazzling and vital, 'After the Storm' is a celebration of survival, holding out a hand to women everywhere.

9781788166553 (pbk)

362.1'9876'0092
362.198760092

English

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