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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | The first book to tackle one of the leading concerns of women with manic depression and related disorders You have bipolar disorder and want to start a family. There is so much to know and manage when thinking about becoming pregnant and having an optimal pregnancy and postpartum period. What are the risks? Can I go off my meds? How will my partner react? Will my child also become bipolar? How do I navigate through the often confusing and ever-changing research on mental disorders and pregnancy? Kristin K. Finn was diagnosed with manic depression as a teenager. Upon deciding to become pregnant, she and her husband also had questions, concerns, and fears. Recognizing that there was no go-to guide that helps women with manic depression navigate pre-natal, pregnancy, and postpartum issues, Finn collaborated with geneticists, obstetricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists to bring you this ultimate support-group-in-a-book and pregnancy resource. In Bipolar and Pregnant, Finn shares her insights and techniques that she developed through two pregnancies, as well as the advice of her esteemed team of experts. In addition, Bipolar and Pregnant: - Provides information on medical aspects of pregnancy and gives advice on minimizing the risks of psychiatric flare-ups, avoiding episodes, monitoring behavior, and preparing to go off mediation as pregnancy looms.
- Discusses medical aspects of pregnancy, preparing for pregnancy, and optimizing the chances of getting pregnant
- Provides the latest research on medications used to treat bipolar disorder and their effect on developing babies.
You and your entire support team will be armed with the knowledge necessary to help you optimize your pregnancy, subside anxiety, and feel confident that you are doing the very best for you and your new family. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Kristin K. Finn | | Paperback: | 240 pages | | Publisher: | HCI | | Publication Date: | August 15, 2007 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0757306837 | | Product Length: | 8.43 inches | | Product Width: | 5.74 inches | | Product Height: | 0.66 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.63 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.2 inches | | Package Width: | 5.6 inches | | Package Height: | 0.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 13 reviews |
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Dangerous book Jan 09, 2008
By Stephany
As a medical doctor, this is what I would call a dangerous book. It assumes people with bipolar disorder will stop their medications, a potentially disasterous decision for mom and baby. It does not address how to safely stay on medications during pregnancy. I'm disturbed by this and will steer my patients clear. It is a pity because if well done it would fill a void on the topic.
25 of 29 found the following review helpful:
Not What I Expected or Needed - Very Disappointing Sep 28, 2007
By A. Wilson
I was very disappointed with this book. I had pre-ordered it and was very excited about the concept. As a bipolar woman trying to get pregnant with plenty of doubts, I thought this book would be educational. Instead it's pretty much one lady's story about her two pregnancies while she was off lithium. Since I don't take lithium and was instructed to stay on meds while pregant, her tale was just about useless for me.
The book claims to give you the latest on the newer bipolar drugs: we're talking about a small chart in the apendix that had zero info about my drug (Seroquel) and I found way more info online. Although the author credits look impressive, the author has zero medical experience (and claims none, so that's fair).
I thought this would give me more insight into bipolar pregnancies in general. Save your money because here's all the book tells you: The author was successful in managing her very specific case of bipolar and pregnancies off lithium by planning and charting her moods in journals, along with her husband. Since her family has always written in journals, this was normal behavior (whereas the rest of us might not take to journaling so easily or as effectively -- especially convincing our spouse to do the same!). Her husband was her cheerleader and they are very pleased with themselves. So pleased that they wrote about about how great they did. Kudos to them, but what about the rest of us? Those without journals and introspective mates? Those who have to make a horrible and confusing decision about staying on anti-psychotic medication while pregnant without any good research? Those who haven't been living with their illness as successfully as the author has since teenage years? Those who don't have the ability to take a part-time job instead of a full-time one to reduce stress? If you have those issues and questions, then this is not the book for you. Zero science. Zero research. Nothing about the latest information. You are better off using google and doing your own research.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Must have for bipolar women May 01, 2010
By Megan Eileen
"Meg"
This is the only book I've found that completely focuses on issues regarding pregnancy for bipolar women. Even if this genre held many books, this book would still be a must have. It starts out from the beginning addressing med changes necessary for healthy conception and follows the author's experiences (she has 2 children) through postpartum depression. It includes what bipolar women must know about weaning off different medicine, journal entries from the author during her experiences, and activities that readers can do to help themselves stay mentally healthy. The book has been added to and edited by a qualified psychiatrist. My psychologist and psychiatrist are impressed with the book and I have found it an excellent addition to my treatment.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Amazing book! Jan 09, 2012
By Princess12
This book was amazing! It really helped me understand more about the process of becoming pregnant while having bipolar disorder and all of the challenges and rewards of having children! The most important thing I learned is to write a journal with all of my thoughts and be sure to seek support from family and friends! Such an inspiration :)
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Hopeful Aug 19, 2009
By Torchie
I found this book to be insightful and offer hope for women who are bipolar and are wrestling with the issue of having a baby. Kristin Finn's honesty and candor regarding her own experiences are encouraging. She stresses responsibility to one's self, as a bipolar pregnant woman, and to the unborn child. I believer other bipolar clients would find this book helpful.
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