Igwe Sandra
Igwe Sandra - My Black Motherhood Mental Health Stigma Racism And The System - Paperback
Igwe Sandra - My Black Motherhood Mental Health Stigma Racism And The System - Paperback
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Description: Joyful. Graceful. Blessed. Strong. Anxious. Depressed. Stigmatised. Stereotyped. What happens when motherhood isn't what you expected - and when you reach out for support you are met with judgment and prejudice? Sandra Igwe shares her journey as a young Black mother coping with sleepless nights anxiety and loneliness after the birth of her first daughter. Burdened by cultural expectations of the 'good mother and the 'strong Black woman trope her mental health struggles became an uphill battle. Black women are at higher risk of developing postnatal depression but are the least likely to be identified as depressed. Sharing the voices of other mothers Sandra examines how culture racism stigma and a lack of trust in services prevent women getting the help they need. Breaking open the conversation on motherhood race and mental health she demands that Black women are listened to believed and understood.
Title: My Black Motherhood Mental Health Stigma Racism And The System
Author(s): Igwe Sandra
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781839970085
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 6/21/2022
Category: Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Care
Description: Joyful. Graceful. Blessed. Strong. Anxious. Depressed. Stigmatised. Stereotyped. What happens when motherhood isn't what you expected - and when you reach out for support you are met with judgment and prejudice? Sandra Igwe shares her journey as a young Black mother coping with sleepless nights anxiety and loneliness after the birth of her first daughter. Burdened by cultural expectations of the 'good mother and the 'strong Black woman trope her mental health struggles became an uphill battle. Black women are at higher risk of developing postnatal depression but are the least likely to be identified as depressed. Sharing the voices of other mothers Sandra examines how culture racism stigma and a lack of trust in services prevent women getting the help they need. Breaking open the conversation on motherhood race and mental health she demands that Black women are listened to believed and understood.
Title: My Black Motherhood Mental Health Stigma Racism And The System
Author(s): Igwe Sandra
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Barcode: 9781839970085
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 6/21/2022
Category: Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Care
