\u003cp\u003eWith up to 20% of women developing a mental health problem during pregnancy or within a year of giving birth, \u003ci\u003ePerinatal Mental Health\u003c/i\u003e provides the UKâs first practical guide aimed specifically at the midwives who care for them.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book combines clinical and theoretical approaches to midwifery practice, and takes a holistic, women-centred approach to care. All aspects of perinatal mental health are covered comprehensively, including birth, support for fathers, social and cultural factors, the parent/infant relationship, and midwifery care for trans/masculine, and non-binary people.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten through a unique collaboration between experienced midwives, academics and perinatal mental health experts, this text contains all the key information needed by midwives and student midwives who may encounter women in need of mental health support during pregnancy and beyond. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical guidance to help with the difficult conversations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies to enhance psychological support for women with mental health conditions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatient scenarios to encourage debate and reflection.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligns with Nursing \u0026 Midwifery Council Standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies and references to national and international guidelines throughout to link theory with practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuccinct and easy to follow text to help readers master the core issues with confidence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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