It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Antenatal and Postnatal Depression by Siobhan Curham
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Pregnancy is often assumed to be a happy time in a woman's life. The prospect of having a baby together with the 'bloom' of pregnancy all combine to a general feeling of excitement and fulillment. But it isn't always like this. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 10 mothers suffer from antenatal depression, where uncontrollable crying fits, mood swings and irrational fears dominate their pregnancy. And it doesn't just affect the mother- recent research has shown that antenatal depression can affect the foetus, in some cases causing low birth weight and premature delivery.Recent research has also shown that as many as a third of antenatal cases then go on to suffer from postnatal depression, which in itself affects 10% of all new mothersANTENATAL & POSTNATAL DEPRESSION is a much-needed handbook for all mothers who possibly suffer from both, reassuring sufferers that they are not alone. It looks into the possible causes, and offers practical advice and support.
Antenatal and Postnatal Depression by Siobhan Curham is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.
This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Antenatal and Postnatal Depression aloud.
Antenatal and Postnatal Depression is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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