Baby blues, postnatal depression, a traumatic birth - affected women and their families can often not correctly classify their psychological problems. If women are unhappy during pregnancy or after the birth of a child, the question arises as to whether this is still "normal" or whether this is the manifestation of symptoms of depression or another mental disorder. There is a considerable need for informationabout this.The guide offers knowledge about the symptoms and causes of postnatal depression and psychosis, anxiety and compulsive disorders, as well as providing treatment options, possible aids and support. It also answers frequently asked questions, and offers case studies and experiences of those affected.

Prof. Dr. med. Anke Rohde, Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist,Director of the "Gynaecological Psychosomatics" Department at the Centre for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Bonn.