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[Poulson]

Can anyone recommend any books on PP please.

I have already read Understanding Postpartum Psychosis and Postpartum Depression for Dummies.

I am doing research into pp and ppd.

I go to Waterstones regularly.

I am also studying Psychology with the Open Univerity

I would be grateful for any feedback

Best Wishes Poulson

[andrea_at_app Volunteer]

Hi Poulson,

Have you read the ones on the 'Books & Resources' page, there're quite a few on there, fiction & non-fiction: app-network.org/what-is-pp/...

We're always looking for more to review, so any other suggestions of ones we can look at will be great!

[Poulson]

Hi Andrea.

The two books I mentioned are excellent and have some vivid accounts of ladies who have suffered these illnesses.

I am awaiting another American book called Dangerous Motherhood,about women in Victorian times who have suffered Postpartum Psychosis.

I will let you know what it is like.

Best Wishes Poulson

[HelenMW Volunteer]

Hello there, I had nothing at the time in 1988. After the episode I found this book to be so helpful especially Nancy's tale which is a very detailed account of Puerperal Psychosis. Depression after Childbirth by Katherina Dalton from Oxford Paperbacks. Regards, Helen

[Poulson]

Hi Helen

Thanks for that

I have just got my book,Dangerous Motherhood,by Hilary Marland

I will let you know what it is like

Best Wishes Poulson

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Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness by Teresa Twomey gets good reviews on Amazon. I'm going to visit my library tomorrow to see if they can get hold of a copy for me. If they can I'll let you know what I think.

[Poulson]

Hi there

I have got a copy of that book and I can highly recommend it

Today Igot a copy of Dangerous Motherhood by Hilary Marland

I have only read the first chapter just now but it looks very intriguing

It is an American book and is only available by print on demand

It cost me seventy pounds but it is well worth it

Bet Wishes Poulson

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Thanks

[HopeafterPP Volunteer]

Hi Poulson,

I know I am going to like this thread!! I love reading and am always looking for more to read on PP.

I too have read Twomey's book "Understanding Postpartum Psychosis", which I agree is an excellent resource [my library bought a copy!]. From what I remember there are large sections in the first half of the book with a large emphasis on infanticide. But given that it is an American book and they don't have an infanticide act like we do in the UK, I can well understand her passion to advocate for those rare cases. Her explanations of the illness are really helpful, but what I liked the most were the first-hand accounts of women's experiences. Several of the stories resonated with my own PP.

I've also read Hillbilly Gothic, which I found fascinating, but not what I was expecting as it didn't seem that she herself experienced psychosis even though she definitely had a postpartum mood disorder. There were links to PP in her own mother and, I think, other members of her family.

I've also read "Surviving Post-Natal Depression: At Home, No one hears You Scream". I found this was easy to read, with sections about all different types of postnatal illness.

Grace's book, "Saving Grace", is a very open and honest personal account of PP.

Last year I read a fictional book by Helen Walsh called "Go to sleep", which is about a mother who is experiencing sleep deprivation and most certainly in my opinion a form of postnatal illness. I think the extremes of the story will touch people who have gone through the trauma of PP, even though it is not a book about PP.

I'm away to look up some of the other books recommended here - thanks everyone! Great thread.

Poulson, I'd be interested how you're finding the Psychology degree with the OU. It's something I've been considering doing in the future.

N x

[Poulson]

Hi there

If am finding it fascinating

I received my net module study materials on Saturday

Whereas there were only hree assignments in the first module,there are seven in the second module

I am striving to get a degree with honours in 4 years

If you need any more info do not hesitate to contact me

Best Wishes Poulson

[HopeafterPP Volunteer]

Hi Poulson,

Glad to hear you are enjoying the course - I can imagine it would be really interesting.

Good luck with your degree - I'm sure you'll get there since you've set your mind to it.

Take care, keep letting us know which PP books you've read or are reading

Natasha x

[Poulson]

Hi

I am going to order Depression After Childbirth soon.

By the way,I have not had a cigarette since 4pm Saturday 26 January and I am not using any patches