“Bipolar” and “pregnant” two words historically viewed as mutually exclusive, or at a minimum considered with ignorance or fear, are addressed in Kristin Finn’s groundbreaking book. People with any mood disorder illness (depression, bipolar, social anxiety disorder, OCD, etc.) will benefit from the information contained in these pages, especially Kristin’s message that it is possible to experience the life-altering joy of parenthood despite this diagnosis.

There are many books available, from general reference to memoirs to navigating diagnosis and treatment. However, no book tackles the myriad critical issues women face as they decide to start a family. This book should also be shared with all members of the woman’s support team.

As a mother with bipolar disorder who has two daughters (one daughter also has been diagnosed with bipolar), she describes the personal experiences, challenges, and the coping methods she developed through two pregnancies. In this highly prescriptive book, Kristin, along with an esteemed team of medical experts:

• Provides information on medical aspects of pregnancy such as preparing to reduce, change, or go off medication prior to conception, pursuing genetic counseling, and optimizing the chances of getting pregnant.
  

• Shares techniques and insights minimizing the risks of psychiatric flare-ups, avoiding episodes, and monitoring behavior by journaling from preconception through postpartum.
  

• Presents the latest research on medications used to treat bipolar disorder and their affect on developing babies.
  

• Offers insights to help the reader manage and cope with pregnancy and subsequent birth of her baby.
  

• Includes helpful tips for managing a healthy postpartum period including parenting techniques for common parenting issues.

Contributor Specialists

Jay Carter, PsyD, DABPS, Licensed Psychologist, Best Selling Author, Professional Speaker, www.jaycarter.net	Judith Hiemenga MD, OB/GYN, Grand Rapids Women’s Health Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists www.grandrapidswomenshealth.com
Ingrid Eerdmans, MD, Adult and Child Psychiatrist, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, www.prinerest.org	Helga Toriello, PhD, FACMG Medical Geneticist, Director Spectrum Health Genetics

For more information please email
Kristin @ KristinFinn.com.