| Description |
xv, 255 pages ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Jane Honikman -- Ch. 1. Depression in new mothers : myths versus reality -- Ch. 2. Why depression is harmful for mothers and babies -- Ch. 3. Physiological influences in postpartum depression -- Ch. 4. Negative childbirth experiences -- Ch. 5. Infant characteristics and depression in their mothers -- Ch. 6. Psychological risk factors -- Ch. 7. Social risk factors -- Ch. 8. Assessment of postpartum depression -- Ch. 9. Alternative and complementary therapies : diet, supplements, and exercise -- Ch. 10. Community interventions and psychotherapy -- Ch. 11. Psychoactive substances : herbs and antidepressants -- Ch. 12. Postpartum depression and psychosis : one woman's story |
| Summary |
"This book, which completely updates Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's 1993 classic text Postpartum Depression, provides you with a comprehensive approach to treating postpartum depression in an easy-to-use format, including treatment options that are safe for use with breastfeeding mothers. Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives dispels the myths that hinder effective treatment and presents up-to-date information."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
"This book ... completely updates Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's 1993 classic text Postpartum depression ..."--Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Postpartum depression.
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Postpartum depression -- Risk factors.
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Postpartum depression -- Treatment.
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Depression, Postpartum -- etiology.
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Depression, Postpartum -- therapy.
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Risk Factors.
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Maternal Welfare -- psychology.
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Depression, Postpartum -- diagnosis.
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Socioeconomic Factors.
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| Author |
Kendall-Tackett, Kathleen A.
Postpartum depression
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| LC no. |
2004022688 |
| ISBN |
078901839X soft alkaline paper |
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9780789018397 |
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0789018381 hardcover alkaline paper |
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