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Counseling Couples Before, During, and After Pregnancy

Sexuality and Intimacy Issues
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This practical, evidence-based resource is the first available guide for health care providers and mental health professionals on advising and counseling couples and individuals who are experiencing sexual issues directly related to conception efforts, pregnancy, and the post-partum period. Authored by a noted sex therapist, the book offers providers current, accurate information about issues that can affect sexual activity surrounding pregnancy and offers proven strategies for effective counseling. Providing a helpful framework for assessment, treatment, and when to refer a client to another health care provider, the book examines conception- and pregnancy-related sexual dysfunctions that both men and women may encounter. Underscoring the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between couples, the book is filled with practical guidance for treating both cisgender couples and the LBGT population. Also included are helpful checklists, forms, and patient handouts that can be used immediately. Couple and marriage counselors, nurse midwives, women's health nurses, and other professionals whose practice includes work with couples and childbirth concerns, will find this book an unparalleled resource. Key Features: Addresses common issues and questions women, men, and couples have regarding sex prior to, during, and after pregnancy Includes relevant information for both mental health professionals and health care providers in a variety of settings Discusses assessing and treating common sexual concerns including approaches to brief counseling Covers fertility issues, painful intercourse, intimacy problems, post-partum depression, reproductive loss, and traumatic labor and delivery Authored by a recognized sex therapist and educator
Foreword Preface Part I: Foundations Chapter 1: Transition to Parenthood Chapter 2: Sexuality and Intimacy Chapter 3: Assessment Chapter 4: Women's Sexual Problems Chapter 5: Men's Sexual Problems Part II: Reproduction, Sexuality, and Intimacy Chapter 6: Before Conception Chapter 7: Pregnancy Chapter 8: Postpartum Period Part III: Helping Couples Chapter 9: Supporting LGBT Parents Chapter 10: Sexuality Counseling Chapter 11: Intensive Sex Therapy Appendix Resources
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