Taming the Monster of Postpartum Depression is a raw, honest and hopeful postpartum depression book that brings together Kim Vermaak’s lived experience, real stories from mothers and fathers, and expert insights into postpartum mental health.
A Raw. Honest. Hopeful Book.
You can love your baby and still not be okay.
What happens when motherhood doesn’t feel the way you expected? When you feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, angry or deeply unhappy, but cannot explain why?
Taming the Monster of Postpartum Depression is Kim Vermaak’s raw and deeply personal exploration of postpartum depression, postnatal depression, postpartum anxiety, trauma and parental mental health.
Kim combines her own lived experience with real stories from mothers and fathers and insights from psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers and other professionals.
This is more than one woman’s story. It explores the emotional reality of becoming a parent, the impact of earlier experiences and trauma, the mental health of fathers and partners, and why asking for help can sometimes feel so difficult.
Inside the book
Real stories from mothers and fathers experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
Expert insights that help explain the relationship between pregnancy, childbirth, trauma, stress and mental health.
A father’s perspective because postpartum depression and parental mental health affect more than mothers.
Practical understanding for parents, partners, families, healthcare professionals and workplaces.
Who is this postpartum depression book for?
Mothers who are struggling or wondering why they don’t feel the way they expected to.
Fathers and partners who want to understand what is happening and recognise their own emotional needs.
Professionals who want real-life stories to help open conversations about postpartum depression.
HR leaders and organisations wanting to better understand parental mental health and support new and expectant parents.
Family and friends who want to know how to respond with compassion.
Because sometimes the most important question isn’t:
“Shouldn’t you be happy?”
It’s:
“How are you really doing?”
This postpartum depression book is for mothers, fathers, partners, families and professionals who want to better understand what can happen beneath the surface of new parenthood.
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You don’t have to fight the Monster alone.
This book is intended to inform, encourage and open conversations. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.
For more information, visit Taming the Monster of Postpartum Depression Book
