Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-158) and index.
Contents:
More than depression : differences among postpartum psychosis, postpartum depression, and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Psychological views and treatment -- Postpartum psychosis across history and in the media today -- Legal views -- Women like me, and you : Teresa's story -- After the manic "super mom" period : Laura's story -- A story of recovery in five parts : Eva's story -- Obsessions and delusions : Wanda's story -- Suicidal thoughts, an "evil dog," and a call to police : Nicole's story -- Visions of mother and child "cut up" : Lisa's story -- A maze of medication and recovery : Marti's story -- Acting well but wanting to die : Sarah's story -- Seeing a dagger, hearing voices : Tara's story -- A murderous illness : Melanie's story -- Ninety miles with a dead baby : Katherine's story -- Conclusion : what we know, don't know, and need to do to prevent tragedy.
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