Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the author -- Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Glossary -- Dedication -- Introduction -- Part 1: Reflection on the previous pregnancy, miscarriage or stillbirth -- 1 Antenatal and postnatal mental health conditions -- 2 Risk factors and possible causes of perinatal mental illness -- 3 Dealing with the past before we move into the future -- Part 2: Decisions to be considered about another pregnancy -- 4 Personal desire and situation -- 5 Additional concerns within the decision-making process due to past experience -- 6 Relationship with the partner/father and their wishes -- 7 I want another baby but my partner does not! -- 8 Unexpected pregnancy -- Part 3: Ways to plan for and to have a healthier experience -- 9 Communication, a positive attitude and knowledge -- 10 Pre-conception counselling -- 11 A healthy and happy pregnancy -- 12 A different birth experience -- 13 Early days with the new baby -- 14 Bonding with your baby -- 15 Feeding your baby -- 16 The importance of sleep -- 17 Older siblings: new relationships and routines -- 18 The role of the partner -- 19 The single parent -- 20 The role of family and friends -- 21 Peer support -- 22 The working world whilst pregnant and beyond: next time round -- Part 4: The role of healthcare professionals and facilities -- 23 The role of healthcare professionals: what parents have received, want and need -- 24 The role of healthcare professionals: what can you, as an HCP, do? -- 25 The treatment of perinatal depression -- 26 Community support and counselling -- 27 Inpatient treatment on Mother and Baby Units -- 28 Black and minority ethnic (BME) women and postpartum depression -- Part 5: Self-help and complementary techniques for good mental health in the perinatal period -- 29 General health and wellbeing