Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-136) and index.

Part I: A happy story. First comes love : a pregnant paws and other crazy tales -- Part II: A hard story. Professional perspective on prenatal distress ; Uncomfortably numb : the beginning of my prenatal distress ; "I didn't know exactly what it was, but I knew to fear it" : my prenatal anxiety and depression ; Violated expectations of magic : Dr. Amy Wenzel's clinical experience with prenatal distress ; "I see the light going out in your eyes" : the beginning of my postpartum depression ; A bicycle built for two (it that bicycle were actually an ER suite) : my severe postpartum depression -- Part III: A hopeful story. Support as a key to recovery ; Together, ever after ; Hope.