Postpartum Book Recommendations
The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians: How to Stay Sane and Care for Yourself from Pre-conception through Birth, by Rachel Pepper Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood: Firsthand Advice, Tips and Stories from Lesbian and Gay Couples, by Eric Rosswood Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All, edited by Harlyn Aizley And Baby Makes More: Known Donors, Queer Parents, and Our Unexpected Families, by Susan Goldberg and Chloe Brushwood Rose Subversive Motherhood: Orgasmic birth, genderqueer parenting, papas, trans parenting, Gynepunk, etc. by Maria Llopis
When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus Traumatic Childbirth by Cheryl Tatano Beck The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild
A Spectrum Approach to Mood Disorders by James Phelps Why am I Still Depressed? By Jim Phelps Bipolar, Not So Much by Chris Aiken and James Phelps
The Infertility Workbook by Barbara Blitzer Conquering Infertility by Domar & Kelly Coping with Infertility, Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss by Amy Wenzel
Healing Your Grieving Heart After Miscarriage: 100 Practical Ideas for Parents and Families by Alan Wolfelt Unspeakable Losses: Healing from Miscarriage, Abortion, and Other Pregnancy Loss by Kim Kluger Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Revised Edition: Surviving the Death of Your Baby by Deborah Davis Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt A Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss – Guidance and Support for You and Your Family by Ingrid Kohn and Perry-Lynn Moffitt Couple Communication After a Baby Dies: Differing Perspectives by Sherokee Ilse and Tim Nelson
High-Risk Pregnancy – Why Me? Understanding and Managing a Potential Preterm Pregnancy. A Medical and Emotional Guide by Kelly Whitehead and Dr. Vincenzo Berghella 100 Questions and Answers About Your High Risk Pregnancy by Elizabeth Platt and Betty Campbell Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy by Parjat Deshpande
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman Postpartum depression and anxiety: A self-help guide for mothers by Pacific Post Partum Support Society
The Postpartum Depression Workbook: Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts, Calm Stress, and Improve Your Mood by Abigail Burd The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions by Kevin Gyoerkoe PsyD and Pamela Wiegartz This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin
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The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians: How to Stay Sane and Care for Yourself from Pre-conception through Birth, by Rachel Pepper Journey to Same-Sex Parenthood: Firsthand Advice, Tips and Stories from Lesbian and Gay Couples, by Eric Rosswood Confessions of the Other Mother: Non-Biological Lesbian Moms Tell All, edited by Harlyn Aizley And Baby Makes More: Known Donors, Queer Parents, and Our Unexpected Families, by Susan Goldberg and Chloe Brushwood Rose Subversive Motherhood: Orgasmic birth, genderqueer parenting, papas, trans parenting, Gynepunk, etc. by Maria Llopis
PTSD and Birth Trauma
When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus Traumatic Childbirth by Cheryl Tatano Beck The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild
Bipolar
A Spectrum Approach to Mood Disorders by James Phelps Why am I Still Depressed? By Jim Phelps Bipolar, Not So Much by Chris Aiken and James Phelps
Infertility
The Infertility Workbook by Barbara Blitzer Conquering Infertility by Domar & Kelly Coping with Infertility, Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss by Amy Wenzel
Perinatal Loss
Healing Your Grieving Heart After Miscarriage: 100 Practical Ideas for Parents and Families by Alan Wolfelt Unspeakable Losses: Healing from Miscarriage, Abortion, and Other Pregnancy Loss by Kim Kluger Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Revised Edition: Surviving the Death of Your Baby by Deborah Davis Empty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt A Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss – Guidance and Support for You and Your Family by Ingrid Kohn and Perry-Lynn Moffitt Couple Communication After a Baby Dies: Differing Perspectives by Sherokee Ilse and Tim Nelson
High Risk Pregnancy
High-Risk Pregnancy – Why Me? Understanding and Managing a Potential Preterm Pregnancy. A Medical and Emotional Guide by Kelly Whitehead and Dr. Vincenzo Berghella 100 Questions and Answers About Your High Risk Pregnancy by Elizabeth Platt and Betty Campbell Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy by Parjat Deshpande
Anxiety and OCD
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman Postpartum depression and anxiety: A self-help guide for mothers by Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Perinatal Depression and Mood Issues
The Postpartum Depression Workbook: Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts, Calm Stress, and Improve Your Mood by Abigail Burd The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions by Kevin Gyoerkoe PsyD and Pamela Wiegartz This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Raskin
