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Depression in new mothers: causes consequences and treatment alternatives

By: Publication details: UK Routledge 2010Edition: 2ndISBN:
  • 9780415778398
Subject(s): Summary: This book provides a comprehensive approach to treating perinatal and postpartum depression (PPD). Contents include: depression in new mothers - myths vs. reality; why depression is harmful for mothers and babies; depression and breastfeeding; assessment of postpartum depression; the psychoneuroimmunology of postpartum depression; negative birth experiences; infant characteristics and depression in their mothers; psychological risk factors; social risk factors; alternative and complementary treatments; community intervention and psychotherapy; antidepressants in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
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This book provides a comprehensive approach to treating perinatal and postpartum depression (PPD). Contents include: depression in new mothers - myths vs. reality; why depression is harmful for mothers and babies; depression and breastfeeding; assessment of postpartum depression; the psychoneuroimmunology of postpartum depression; negative birth experiences; infant characteristics and depression in their mothers; psychological risk factors; social risk factors; alternative and complementary treatments; community intervention and psychotherapy; antidepressants in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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