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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.8950092
EAN num: 9780757306839
ISBN number: 0757306837
Label: HCI
Manufacturer: HCI
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 240
Printing Date: August 15, 2007
Publishing house: HCI
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The very first book to tackle one of the leading concerns of women with manic depression and related disorders
You have bipolar disorder and want to start a family. There is so much to know and manage when thinking about becoming pregnant and having an optimal pregnancy and postpartum period. What are the risks? Can I go off my meds? How will my partner react? Will my child also become bipolar? How do I navigate through the often confusing and ever-changing research on mental disorders and pregnancy?
Kristin K. Finn was diagnosed with manic depression as a teenager. Upon deciding to become pregnant, she and her husband also had questions, concerns, and fears. Recognizing that there was no go-to guide that helps women with manic depression navigate pre-natal, pregnancy, and postpartum issues, Finn collaborated with geneticists, obstetricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists to bring you this ultimate support-group-in-a-book and pregnancy resource.
In Bipolar and Pregnant, Finn shares her insights and techniques that she developed through two pregnancies, as well as the advice of her esteemed team of experts. In addition, Bipolar and Pregnant:
- Provides information on medical aspects of pregnancy and gives advice on minimizing the risks of psychiatric flare-ups, avoiding episodes, monitoring behavior, and preparing to go off mediation as pregnancy looms.
- Discusses medical aspects of pregnancy, preparing for pregnancy, and optimizing the chances of getting pregnant
- Provides the latest research on medications used to treat bipolar disorder and their effect on developing babies.
You and your entire support team will be armed with the knowledge necessary to help you optimize your pregnancy, subside anxiety, and feel confident that you are doing the very best for you and your new family.
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Kristin Finn's book offers the reader keen insights into how she managed her bipolar disorder during her pregnancy. This book recognizes that some bipolar woman go off their medications--like Finn--while others remain on their medications. It's very helpful to read her very first person account, and she does a nice job weaving journal entries she kept during both her pregnancies into the narrative to offer perspective on what she went through.
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Kristin gives the reader concise details about what's it like not only to live with bipolar disorder but also what it's like to go off medication during 2 pregnancies. As a therapist I give Kristin credit for making sure she was monitored closely by her psychiatrist and Ob/Gyn. She didn't impulsively go off her medication and she did her research responsibly. She even states that this is not the best decision for everyone with bipolar disorder but that it was for her and she trusted her Doctors. Her accounts of her daily life with mania and depression give me great insight into what my patients also deal with. I believe this book encourages the pregnant bipolar patient to take care of themselves while off their medication and Kristin gave detailed examples of how she was able to do this. I would recommend it to my own patients.
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As a medical doctor, this is what I would call a dangerous book. It assumes people with bipolar disorder will stop their medications, a potentially disasterous decision for mom and baby. It does not address how to safely stay on medications during pregnancy. I'm disturbed by this and will steer my patients clear. It is a pity because if well done it would fill a void on the topic.
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I found it very helpful to hear about how a woman with bipolar disorder successfully managed two pregnancies. This book not only gives women and their families hope - it also is an easy to understand, informative and practical step-by-step guide. I also appreciated the valuable information written by the professionals. In checking Kristin's website, I found that the Cleveland Clinic Library gave the book a positive review which reinforced my opinion of the book.
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I have a family member who is bipolar and is considering starting a family with her husband. After researching this topic with my sister we were disappointed to find there was hardly any literature on this subject. I can't tell you how excited we were to find a book written from the perspective of a bipolar parent. Bipolar and Pregnant provides great insight on the hurdles a couple must overcome to achieve a successful bipolar pregnancy. What we were most excited about is that the book offers advice on the decision making process, coping mechanisms during pregnancy and postpartum issues. My sister and her husband realize starting a family with a bipolar mother is a difficult one but this book has given them hope and inspiration regarding this important topic.
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