Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Edition: Causes, Consequences and Treatment Alternatives

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Depression is the most common complication of childbirth and results in adverse health outcomes for both mother and child. It will be significant, due to this fact, that health professionals be able to help women who have depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress disorder in the perinatal period.



Now in its third edition, Depression in New Mothers provides a comprehensive approach to treating postpartum depression in an easy-to-use format. It reviews the research and brings together the evidence-base for understanding the causes and for assessing the different remedy options, including those that are protected for breastfeeding mothers. It incorporates research from psychoneuroimmunology and includes chapters on:




  • assessing depression



  • mother-infant sleep



  • traumatic birth experiences



  • infant temperament, illness, and prematurity



  • childhood abuse and partner violence



  • psychotherapy



  • complementary and integrative therapies



  • community strengthen for new mothers



  • antidepressant medication



  • suicide and infanticide.



This most recent edition incorporates new research findings from world wide on risk factors, the usage of antidepressants, the affect of breastfeeding, and complementary and integrative therapies as well as up to date research into racial/ethnic minority differences. Rich with case illustrations and invaluable in treating mothers in need of help, this practical, evidence-based guide dispels the myths that hinder effective remedy and presents up-to-date information on the affect of maternal depression on the mother and their infants alike.

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