After the Storm Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood By Unsworth, Emma Jane

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After the Storm Postnatal Depression and the Utter Weirdness of New Motherhood By Unsworth, Emma Jane

In this brave, vital account of postnatal depression, Emma tells her story of despair and recovery. She tackles the biggest taboos around motherhood and mental health, from botched stitches and bleeding nipples to anger and shame.

How does pregnancy adapt our brains? Is postnatal depression a natural reaction to the trauma of modern motherhood? And are people”s attitudes finally changing? After the Storm is a celebration of survival, holding out a hand to women everywhere.

”Hilarious, heart-breaking and wise” Leah Hazard, midwife and author