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wanneer jou seëninge nie tel nie
978 1 920479 05 3
When your blessings don’t count
A guide to recognising and overcoming postnatal distress
linda lewis
It is estimated that one in three women may suffer from PND. It affects women of all
ages, religions, ethnic, social and economic backgrounds. Although devastating and
debilitating, PND can be overcome. Empowering her readers with information and
advice drawn from her own extensive research as well as the case files of the many
women she has counselled, Linda Lewis takes them through the terrifying journey that
was hers, and leaves them with a powerful message: you will recover. Learn how to
• Bring back the joy and happiness you thought you have lost forever
• Recognise symptoms and gain an understanding of what is happening to you
• Beat the shame and misunderstanding
• Avoid long-term difficulties
• Explain your feelings to your loved ones so that they can give you the support you
need to overcome this devastating condition.
Filled with positive suggestions based on personal experience, this book is an indispensable
tool for recovery.
Linda Lewis holds a masters degree in research psychology from the University of Cape
Town, specialising in postpartum depression. She works exclusively in the area of perinatal
wellness. She worked at the Postnatal Depression Support Association (PNDSA), where she
facilitated support groups for many years. Several years ago she started a private practice
where she continues to run support groups for mothers as well as see individuals who are
managing fertility difficulties, pregnancy loss or termination and depression/anxiety during
and after pregnancy. She has travelled to many hospitals throughout South Africa training
maternity staff in dealing with postnatal depression. She is on the board of PNDSA. She is
married, has two children and lives in Cape Town.
245x171mm • 160pp • soFt cover • july 2011 • rights: world
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