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A practical guide to the depression suffered by many women both during pregnancy and after the baby is born, with advice on identifying the symptoms and seeking the right help, for both women and their partners Pregnant women are expected to glow, and new mothers are expected to bask in the delight of their baby. But for some women, this is a time of unsettling mood shifts and uncertainty. One in10 women experience clinical depression either during pregnancy or in the postnatal period, while the majority of new mothers face the blues, anxiety, and other emotional changes.This bookshares intimate stories of mothers experiences with depression and other mood problems during pregnancy and their babys first year. The stories shine with wisdom, humor, and fortitude.