MAMA Publications.

Please note MAMA does not make a profit on these publications, the prices merely represent a contribution to production costs.

The publications can be purchased via PayPal using the shopping basket.  If you are not able to use PayPal, please print and complete a Publications Order Form and return it to the National Co-Ordinator.  

General Leaflet

Information on National MAMA.

1-10 leaflets      No charge

11-20 leaflets     £0.85

21-30 leaflets     £1.27

31-40 leaflets     £1.75

You Want A MAMA Group …

This leaflet describes the ways you can start a new MAMA group.  A must for anyone interested in starting up a new group.

Price £0.50

PNI Leaflet

This is a leaflet for anyone who knows someone suffering with PNI.  It describes the symptoms and possible help that can be given to those who suffer with PNI.

Price £0.65

The Effects of Postnatal Illness in the Family

This is designed to dispel the myths surrounding PNI and how it can affect the family and other people around those who suffer with PNI.

Price £0.65

Puerperal Psychosis

This is the most sever type of PNI.  This describes the causes, symptoms and the treatments available.

Price £0.25

Information Sheets

5 sheets covering the following topics:-

Relaxation Training Techniques

Dealing with Panic Attacks

Supporting Someone you love with PND

Self help for PND

Preventing a recurrence of PND

Price £0.60

Behind the Painted Smile – An insight into Postnatal Depression

This booklet contains a report on a MAMA study day on postnatal illness.  Speakers included Dr Katharina Dalton, Dr Deborah Sharpe and Georgina Ray, a Health Visitor.  It also contains some personal accounts written by mothers who have suffered from PNI and recovered.  This is particularly helpful to mothers suffering from PNI who feel as though they are alone and will never recover.

Price £2.50

Lifting the Veil of Silence on Emotional Problems after Childbirth

This booklet contains the report on a MAMA study day that focused on giving mothers permission to speak about emotional problems after childbirth.

Price £2.50

Go forth and multiply but…. What is the impact of a new baby on the family?

This report on another MAMA study day covers many of the stresses to which the family is subject, including postnatal illness, crying babies, twins and birth defects.  Sources of help and support are covered, including the NCT, APNI, and Homestart, and there is a section on Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Homeopathy.

Price £2.50

‘Info night’ on PND and PMS.

This is an insight into how PNI and PMS affects women, causes and possible treatments.

Price £2.00

1992 Marce Conference on Childbearing and Mental Health.

Price £2.00

Mums The Word

The Newsletter of National MAMA (free to Associate Members).

Price £1.00

Annual Report and Accounts

Report on the year 2002-2003.

Price £1.50

Starter Pack

Information, guidelines and constitutional requirements for all those who are moving onto the next stage of being a constituted MAMA group.

Price £6.00