Handbook of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology
Handbook of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology

Author: Klaus Evertz

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 802

ISBN-13: 3030417166

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The handbook synthesizes the comprehensive interdisciplinary research on the psychological and behavioral dimensions of life before, during, and immediately after birth. It examines how experiences during the prenatal period are associated with basic physiological and psychological imprints that last a lifetime and explores the ways in which brain networks reflect these experiences. Chapters offer findings on prenatal development, fetal programming, fetal stress, and epigenetics. In addition, chapters discuss psychotherapy for infants – before, during, and after birth – as well as prevention to promote positive health and well-being outcomes. Topics featured in this handbook include: Contemporary environmental stressors and adverse pregnancy outcomes The psychology of newborn intensive care. Art therapy and its use in treating prenatal trauma. The failures and successes of Cathartic Regression Therapy. Prenatal bonding and its positive effects on postnatal health and well-being. The role of family midwives and early prevention. The cultural meaning of prenatal psychology. The Handbook of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians and related professionals, as well as graduate students in a wide range of interrelated disciplines, including developmental psychology, pediatric and obstetrical medicine, neuroscience, infancy and early child development, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, social work, and early childhood education.

Prenatal Bonding Analysis
Prenatal Bonding Analysis

Author: György Hidas

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2022-12-30

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1000815668

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This book presents a novel psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic method which enables expectant mothers to establish communication with their unborn babies. After an exploration of the root aspects of pre- and perinatal psychology and psychoanalysis, details of the practice of prenatal bonding analysis are introduced. The volume concludes with 15 interviews where mothers who experienced the bonding analysis give first-hand accounts of their encounters. With its theoretical, practical and testimonial threefold structure, the book aims at reaching out to both specialists and a general readership, especially prospective parents.

Advances in Perinatal Medicine: The Proceedings of the XV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine
Advances in Perinatal Medicine: The Proceedings of the XV European Congress of Perinatal Medicine

Author: F. Cockburn

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1997-10-15

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9781850709442

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This is a large, all-inclusive reference volume of 67 chapters documenting the very latest experimental and clinical advances in perinatal medicine by world-class experts in the field. It covers fetal anomalies, intrauterine growth and parturition, maternal and infant nutrition, the very low birthweight infant, ultrasound for fetal and neonatal assessment, environmental influences on the embryo and fetus, maternal disease and pregnancy outcome, pre- and perinatal diagnosis and management of inherited metabolic diseases, protection of the fetal/infant brain, investigation and treatment and outcome for fetal abnormalities, perinatal nursing care and perinatal transport, perinatal medicine and professional education in Europe, perinatal cardiorespiratory support, ethics and audit and medicolegal aspects of perinatal practice in Europe, prevention of preterm deliveries, fetal and in-fant learning and behavior, biotechnology and perinatal research, surfactant replacement therapy, and matters of special controversy. Includes bibliographic references and index.

The Unborn Child
The Unborn Child

Author: Simon House

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-03-26

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0429922574

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The Unborn Child is essential reading for parents, potential parents and grandparents, as well as professionals with responsibility for children, and bringing babies into the world. This book describes prenatal and perinatal development, considering the legacy of health from both parents and grandparents. It explores the effects of the mother's mental and physical state during pregnancy, on the physiology and psychology of her expected child. The earlier in a child's development, beginning paradoxically before conception, that the wisdom of experience and science is applied, the greater the chances of a child's mental and physical health for life. Understanding these issues offers a way of healing early problems that contribute to such disorders as depression or compulsive behaviour. Here are invaluable guidelines towards generating children with their full genetic potential for basic health and emotional stability. This fascinating book is rooted in the experience of both authors, complete with authoritative case studies and scientific references. It has been extensively updated and restructured by the author, who has added entirely new material on nutrition from before conception.

The Enduring Effects of Prenatal Experience
The Enduring Effects of Prenatal Experience

Author: Ludwig Janus

Publisher: Jason Aronson

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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Offers a thought-provoking introduction to recent developments in the psychology of birth and of human life before birth, for readers who want to understand the significance of their own birth experience. Demonstrates that how we are brought into the world can affect us for the rest of our lives and illustrates the impact of prenatal and birth experiences in individual symptoms and fantasy life as well as in the cultural production of myth, religion, literature, and art. Looks at empirical findings of science as well as research into birth and prebirth experiences through hypnosis, psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, and drug experiences. Originally published in German in 1991 by Hoffmann und Campe Verlag, Hamburg. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy
Psychosocial Adaptation to Pregnancy

Author: Regina Lederman

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-09-16

Total Pages: 333

ISBN-13: 1441902880

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presented in the Introduction (Chapter 1). The focus of Chapter 1 is twofold: (1) to present the research foundations for the psychophysiological correlates of prenatal psychosocial adaptation and the seven prenatal personality dimensions with progress in labor and birth outcomes, and particularly (2) to present the theory underlying the seven dimensions of prenatal psychosocial adaptation, which are further analyzed in the following seven chapters. Chapters 2–8 present a content analysis of the interview responses to the seven significant prenatal personality dimensions that are predictive of pregnancy adap- tion, progress in labor, birth outcomes, and postpartum maternal psychosocial adaptation, and they include: (1) Acceptance of Pregnancy, (2) Identification with a Motherhood Role, (3) Relationship with Mother, (4) Relationship with Husband, (5) Preparation for Labor, (6) (Prenatal) Fear of Pain, Helplessness, and Loss of Control in Labor, and (7) (Prenatal) Fear of Loss of Self-Esteem in Labor. There is no other comparable comprehensive, in-depth, prenatal personality research or empirical and content analysis of pregnancy-specific dimensions of maternal psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy.