商品簡介
Aimed at expectant parents (as well as those who work with them), this text debunks some popular myths about pregnancy and parenting and suggests ways for readers to make a smooth transition to parenthood. Sample topics include the psychological experience of motherhood, the psychological experience of fatherhood, the changing marital relationship, and mood disorders during and after pregnancy. Special issues related to adoption, fertility treatments, and single-sex parenting are covered in the final chapter. Psychotherapist Barnes teaches a monthly seminar for expectant parents. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
