Postpartum Survival Guide [Paperback]

Ann Dunnewold (Author), Diane G. Sanford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1994

Practical techniques for preventing & recovering from the entire spectrum of postpartum adjustment problems.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

About 50 to 80 percent of new mothers experience some postpartum blues, some ten to 20 percent have longer-lasting postpartum reactions, and about one or two in a thousand experience postpartum psychosis. Providing an important resource for expectant and new mothers, the authors outline various types of postpartum reaction. Board members of Postpartum Support International, psychologists Dunnewold and Sanford offer a psychobiological explanation for both "normal" and pathological reactions, discuss factors that predispose mothers toward a severe reaction, and provide a good deal of information about when, where, and how to get help. By deromanticizing our conception of new motherhood, this book will help women evaluate their negative reactions more realistically and get appropriate help when necessary. Though the book is at times repetitive, the information is extremely useful. Highly recommended.
Bonnie Hoffman, Stony Brook, N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879237806
• ISBN-13: 978-1879237803
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,037,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Postpartum Depression

More About the Author

Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D., is a psychologist and author in Dallas. Specializing in women's issues, Ann's mission is to arm women against the pressures of modern motherhood. Ann has served as president of Postpartum Support International (PSI), and was the 2008 recipient of PSI's prestigious Jane Honikman Award for her service to postpartum women and their families. In addition to her writing and clinical practice, Ann offers training/development to women and mental health professionals on life balance, mind-body, and women's issues, in workshop settings, and via her blog at anndunnewold.com.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read book for all ob's, March 28, 1999

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This review is from: Postpartum Survival Guide (Paperback)

All ob's should read and recommend this book to their patients suffering from post-partum depression. When I when through post-partum depression, this was the only book we could find on the subject. In fact, I gave my doctor his own copy! It was very comforting to read about new moms feeling just like I did, especially when one can think they are going crazy. I was also fortunate enough that one of the authors, Dr. Diane Sanford, lived in St. Louis. My doctor got me in to see her. With her help and her book, it probably saved my life.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book with one big flaw, March 30, 2000

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This review is from: Postpartum Survival Guide (Paperback)

This book is truly comprehehensive, covering traditional and alternative family situations, medication options, causes, symptoms, solutions, and the range of postpartum reactions (from "baby blues" to psychosis). It's got helpful references and resources at the back of the book. There's also a risk profile questionnaire, a chapter for dads/partners, and a number of case studies. The only thing I would fault this book on, and I consider this to be a major flaw, is that *it doesn't have an index*. That's why I give it four stars instead of five. Still, it's a very helpful manual for moms, their mates, and their care providers.