Postpartum Depression For Dummies
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Postpartum Depression For Dummies

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Postpartum Depression For Dummies

About this book

It's a great blessing when a new mom with postpartum depression (PPD) is fortunate enough to be diagnosed early by a knowledgeable medical practitioner or therapist. But without guidance, it isn't always clear where the boundary between normal baby blues and PPD lies. As with any other illness, the quicker that PPD is identified and treated, the faster the woman will recover.

Postpartum Depression For Dummies can help you begin the process of determining what's going on with you and give you a better idea of where you fall so that you can get yourself into proper treatment right away. The book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history and its origins to its effects on women and their families to the wide variety of treatments available—including conventional Western medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures. Postpartum Depression For Dummies reveals:

  • Why some doctors may be hush-hush about PPD
  • How to distinguish between pregnancy hormone changes, "baby blues," and PPD
  • The difficulties of getting a proper diagnosis
  • The role and importance of a therapist
  • The benefits of medication for depression
  • Alternative treatments with  a successful track record
  • How to find the right balance of psychological, medical, and alternative treatment
  • Ways you can help foster recovery
  • The nutrition you need to care for yourself properly
  • How to help your partner help you

Postpartum Depression For Dummies also provides the additional resources you need—web sites, organizations, and further reading—to help avoid the unnecessary suffering caused by undiagnosed and untreated PPD and survive and thrive as a new mom.

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Yes, you can access Postpartum Depression For Dummies by Shoshana S. Bennett in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9780470073353
eBook ISBN
9781118068144
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Gynecology, Obstetrics & Midwifery

Table of contents

  1. Title
  2. Contents
  3. Introduction
  4. Part I : Bringing Postpartum Depression into the Light: What It’s All About
  5. Chapter 1: The Big Adjustment: Welcome to Motherhood
  6. Chapter 2: These Ain’t No Baby Blues: PPD, Up Close and Personal
  7. Chapter 3: You Mean There’s More? Five Related Postpartum Disorders
  8. Part II : The Three Little Letters: PPD and You
  9. Chapter 4: Looking Within: Is PPD Your Big Bad Wolf?
  10. Chapter 5: A Professional Assessment: What’s Huffing and Puffing at Your Mind’s Door?
  11. Chapter 6: Seeking Out a Therapist to Keep Your Proverbial House Standing
  12. Part III : Diagnosis Confirmed: Looking at the Treatment Options for PPD
  13. Chapter 7: Venting Your Mind and Heart: Psychological Treatment
  14. Chapter 8: Counteracting a Chemical Cause: Medical Treatments
  15. Chapter 9: All Things Natural: Alternative Treatments
  16. Chapter 10: Creating a Comprehensive Treatment Plan
  17. Part IV : Traveling the Road to Recovery
  18. Chapter 11: Getting the Most Out of Your Treatment
  19. Chapter 12: Setting the Supermom Cape Aside: Caring For Yourself
  20. Chapter 13: Coping with Your Feelings
  21. Chapter 14: Finding Somebod(ies) to Lean On
  22. Chapter 15: Helping Your Partner Help You
  23. Chapter 16: Helping the One You Love: A Chapter for Family, Friends, and Partners
  24. Part V : Moving Beyond PPD
  25. Chapter 17: Delight at the End of the Tunnel: Emerging with a New Sense of Self
  26. Chapter 18: Deciding Whether to Have Another Baby
  27. Part VI : The Part of Tens
  28. Chapter 19: Ten Common Fantasies about Motherhood
  29. Chapter 20: Ten Thoughts to Focus on Throughout the Day
  30. Appendix: Resources