Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-283) and index.
Contents:
Depression in new mothers : myth vs. reality -- Conditions comorbid with postpartum depression -- Why depression is harmful for mothers -- Why maternal depression harms babies and children -- Assessment of postpartum depression -- Physiology of postpartum depression I : inflammation and psychoneuroimmunology -- Physiology of depression II : breastfeeding and mother-infant sleep -- Traumatic birth experiences -- Infant temperament -- Prematurity, infant health problems, and disability -- Psychological risk factors I : attributional style, self-esteem, and psychiatric history -- Psychological risk factors II : violence against women -- Social risk factors -- Complementary and integrative treatments I: omega-3s, SAM-e, and exercise -- Complementary and integrative therapies II : bright light therapy, vitamin D, St. John's wort, and emerging therapies -- Community intervention -- Psychotherapy -- Antidepressants in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Summary:
"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 treatment options, including those that are safe for breastfeeding mothers. It incorporates research from psychoneuroimmunology ... This most recent edition incorporates new research findings from around the world on risk factors, the use of antidepressants, the impact of breastfeeding, and complementary and integrative therapies as well as updated 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 treatment and presents up-to-date information on the impact of maternal depression on the mother and their infants alike"--Publisher.
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