Conquering Postpartum Depression: A Proven Plan For Recovery: What Your Mother Didn't Tell You and Your Doctor May Not Know

Rosenberg, Ronald

ISBN 10: 0738208418 / ISBN 13: 9780738208411

Published by Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conquering Postpartum Depression: A Proven Plan For Recovery: What Your Mother Didn't Tell You and Your Doctor May Not Know
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738208418
• ISBN 13: 9780738208411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Although more than 400,000 new mothers this year will experience some degree of Postpartum Depression-tears, anxiety, and depression-PPD remains largely misunderstood and mistreated. Indeed, most obstetricians routinely refer depressed new mothers to psychologists, a simplistic single-therapy approach that often falls short of curing the patient. Based on the authors' research and unique, highly successful treatment approach, Conquering Postpartum Depression outlines a multidisciplinary action plan for beating PPD. Recommending a combination of group or individual talk therapy and new-parent counseling-and in some cases the safe use of antidepressants even while pregnant or breastfeeding-the authors explain the genetic factors and pre-existing conditions that can contribute to PPD. Helping PPD mothers bond with their new children, and explaining how husbands also suffer forms of postpartum depression, Conquering Postpartum Depression promises to be the book that new mothers reach to for authoritative and reassuring counsel.

About the Author

Ronald Rosenberg, M.D., a psychiatrist and OB/GYN, is an expert on the treatment of depression in women and is a member of the faculty of the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Deborah Greening, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who conducts group therapy with couples and families suffering from postpartum depression.

James Windell, M.A., is a psychologist who specializes in family and parenting issues and is the author of several books, including 8 Weeks to a Well-Behaved Child. The authors live in Michigan.