Beyond the Bump is a thoughtful and practical guide that aims to help new mums feel calm, confident and equipped to face the physical, emotional and mental hurdles they may encounter post birth.
Clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd understands that a healthy and happy parent is a baby's most important asset. But the first year postpartum can be very challenging. Women must grapple with a whole new existence, and going from 'me' to 'we' can be terrifying for new mums. Sally hadn't expected to struggle during this time, so it came as a big surprise when she did. As they say, you don't know what you don't know, and it turns out Sally didn't know much at all! She had more extensive training for her first job at KFC than she did for the 'job' of being a mum!
Beyond the Bump is a book that focuses on mothers. Sally has combined her personal and professional experiences, along with clinical research, to create this much-needed resource. Covering rage, relationships, nutrition, identity and returning to work, it is a kind, considered and essential companion for any new mum.
By:
Sally Shepherd
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 20mm
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9781760529994
ISBN 10: 1760529990
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 03 September 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Chapter 1: On Pregnancy: The good, the bad and the ugly Chapter 2: On Birth: When things don't go as planned Chapter 3: On Taking Baby Home: A steep learning curve Chapter 4: On the Baby Blues: What no one told me about week one Chapter 5: On Feeding Baby: Fed really is best Chapter 6: On Sleep: That Holy Grail Chapter 7: On Your Postpartum Body: Unfamiliar territory Chapter 8: On Postpartum Depression: The black cloud Chapter 9: On Postpartum Anxiety: The cold mist Chapter 10: On Relationships: The best of times, the worst of times Chapter 11: On Postpartum Anger: What we don't talk about Chapter 12: On Identity: Becoming Mum, staying me Chapter 13: On Work: Returning to work (or not) Chapter 14: On Family Planning: When will we/will we have another? The End Acknowledgements Notes Index
Sally is an experienced clinical psychologist with a passion for and expertise in helping new mums adjust to parenthood and cope with the common challenges associated with the first year postpartum. She has done extensive research in the area, reviewed current scientific literature, interviewed dozens of mums about their experiences. She is writing from her own experience as a Mum as well as a psychologist. She has previously written about adjustment to parenting for publications such as parent.co, motherly, and Her View From Home.
