Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness
Product Description
Offering an understanding of postpartum psychosis, this riveting book explains what happens and why during this temporary and dangerous disorder that develops for some women rapidly after childbirth. Most of us are familiar with the baby blues, a passing sadness that strikes 50 to 75 percent of new mothers after delivery. And most of us understand postpartum depression, a sadness post-delivery that lingers for weeks or months for an estimated one in every 10 new mot… More >>
Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness
Tagged with: Madness • Postpartum • psychosis • Temporary • Understanding
Filed under: Pregnancy Depression
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“Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness” is probably not a book I would have casually picked up to read. In fact, not being a mother, postpartum illness has not been on my radar screen at all unless there’s been a major news story like Andrea Yates or Susan Smith. However, that all changed when I started reading this book in order to prep for a radio interview with Teresa Twomey. I was amazed with the information shared – all of the research Teresa did spurred on by her own personal experience with Postpartum Psychosis. After finishing the book, I kept thinking about the countless women and their families and loved ones who haven’t been educated on how to recognize symptoms, who might be at risk, and what help is available. And, not only have women not been educated…the medical and legal professions have not been educated either. After the interview, Teresa emailed me and told me she wrote this book to save lives. I believe it will. Thanks, Teresa for bringing this issue to the forefront.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am thankful to my friend who connected me with Teresa Twomey and her incredibly needed book. The single most frustrating aspect of my postpartum recovery 15 years ago was lack of information. That was the cause of my suffering longer than needed as well as the cause of our lack of understanding and ability to comfortably talk to others about my condition. This book is a fantastic synopsis of Postpartum Psychosis, as well as addressing other PP conditions, from many perspectives. I wish that every OB/GYN, Pediatric practice and Childbirth educator would invest in this treasure. It is they who `educate’ and get to know us. Unfortunately, the stigma society holds toward mental health illness deters the health profession from providing well rounded information to expectant parents. This author is not afraid to educate on the reality of what can happen, yet show there is hope in the process as well.
Rating: 5 / 5
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Ms. Twomey for writing this book. I am so grateful for this resource as a mother recovering from a horrific postpartum psychotic episode. This book has been a great starting point for me to find answers and to brainstorm about how to develop a safety plan for myself and my family. I will recommend it to all of my health care providers, friends and family who are interested in learning more about PPP. I appreciate how the text covers many different aspects of PPP such as signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, historical background, and views of PPP from a legal and media perspective. The stories of other women were heartbreaking, yet extremely encouraging. This book demonstrates that there is hope after PPP and that this is a treatable and perhaps even preventable illness. This text has served as both an informative and therapeutic guide in my personal journey to putting the pieces back together. I would also imagine that those in branches of the healthcare profession who have any interactions with women of childbearing age would greatly benefit from reading this book. My own doctors have been very impressed with it and have found it to be a great source of reference.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is well-written and does a wonderful job in helping others to understand many aspects of PPP. I found the book very informative, especially the legal perspective. Having gone through PPP, myself, it was very meaningful to read how PPP affected other mothers. The author should be commended on bringing more awareness and insight into postpartum psychosis, a dreadful disorder surrounding the birth of a baby.
Rating: 5 / 5
Teresa Twomey has provided a story and guide that brings a subject often hidden into the forefront. Helping readers understand postpartum psychosis, and other postpartum disorders, Teresa provides invaluable information to women who are suffering with these conditions. Her book is also a tremendous resource for the husbands and families of these women. Anyone who is a new mother, serves new mothers, and/or knows a new mother should familiarize themselves with this book.
Rating: 5 / 5