Depression in new mothers
Subtitle: causes, consequences, and treatment alternatives
By: Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780415778381; 9780415778398
Subjects: Postpartum depression; Depression, Postpartum -- diagnosis; Depression, Postpartum -- etiology; Depression, Postpartum -- therapy; Maternal Welfare -- psychology; Risk Factors; Socioeconomic Factors
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Depression in new mothers : myths vs. reality; title: Why depression is harmful for mothers and babies; title: Depression and breastfeeding; title: Assessment of postpartum depression; title: The psychoneuroimmunology of postpartum depression; title: Negative birth experiences; title: Infant characteristics and depression in their mothers; title: Psychological risk factors; title: Social risk factors; title: Alternative and complementary treatments I : omega-3s, SAM-e, and exercise; title: Alternative and complementary treatments II : bright light therapy, herbs, and combined modalities; title: Community intervention and psychotherapy; title: Antidepressants in pregnant and breastfeeding women; title: Postpartum depression and psychosis : one woman's story.