A major addition to both maternity and psychology literature, here is a guide to self-help and professional treatment of postpartum depression--one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed mental illnesses. The authors debunk the myths surrounding PPD and provide compassionate support and solid advice for women with PPD.
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"A thorough description of postpartum emotional problems and their treatment can be found in a comprehensive new book....(It) includes a very valuable chapter on how husbands can help their wives when postpartum depression overcomes them."--Jane Brody
"At long last, mothers and families suffering postpartum depression have a book of hope."--Nancy Berchtold, founder and director, Depression After Delivery
"At long last, mothers and families suffering postpartum depression have a book of hope."--Nancy Berchtold, founder and director, Depression After Delivery
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"A thorough description of postpartum emotional problems and their treatment can be found in a comprehensive new book....(It) includes a very valuable chapter on how husbands can help their wives when postpartum depression overcomes them."--Jane Brody
"At long last, mothers and families suffering postpartum depression have a book of hope."--Nancy Berchtold, founder and director, Depression After Delivery
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I suffered from PPD/OCD 2 years ago...This is the wonderful book that helped me through a very difficult time in my life. This book is so informative from recognizing your symptoms to coping strategies to finding the right help. The list of medications and possible side effects were more helpful then any information I recieved from my own physician. The individual stories give you comfort in letting you know that you are not alone in this illness. The book makes you realize that this is a very treatable condition and the way you are feeling is temporary...It helped me jump in the shower, get dressed and put makeup on even if I was staying in all day...it make me feel better about myself....I was able to explain to my husband what I was going thru from the understanding I recieved from reading this book... I would recommend it to anyone out there...Thank you for writing this wonderful book and for understanding this condition..
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
What a storm it has been! My baby is 13 months old and I have PPD. She is my second child. This has been the most awful experience of my life, as my PPD was pretty severe. This book helped me to understand all of the symptoms and stages of PPD. The book is very detailed, yet easily understood. One night I was searching for books on the subject and found this jewel. I read it daily as it reassures me throughout my recovery.
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By Shannon Wild
Format:Paperback
I love this book! It gave me so much insight on PPD and all the different ways I could help myself and get the professional help I needed. It also helped regain my relationship with my husband! I would reccommend this book to every woman who is pregnant. It's good to know what to look for as far as symptoms go, that way you can get help sooner. I was in denial for several months thinking I would "snap out of it". This IS an illness, and can be treated!! I still have bad days, but they are fewer and farther between. On the bad days I just pick up this book and go to one of the earmarked pages on self help therapy and within a few minutes (instead of hours of crying) I'm feeling better. If you even THINK you might have PPD this is the book to read! It's also great to give to someone who is in denial...they might not appreciate it at the time, but will love you for it later! Good luck to all those women out there going through PPD right now!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Informative and helpful
I got this for a friend of mine who was having a tough time as a new mom. She said that this was really helpful and it got her through the worst of it and helped her talk to her... Read more
Published 8 months ago by ZiggyChick
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Isnt What I Expected; Overcoming Post Partum Depression
This is probably the best book on the subject that I have ever looked at. My origional copy walked away so I ordered this as a replacement. Read more
Published 14 months ago by betcharles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must get.
You must read this book if you even think you might have post partum. I realize now that I "only" had the baby blues, but it helped me deal with some of the new mommy issues I was... Read more
Published 21 months ago by harlowfawn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for both clinicians and clients
This is a great read for a clinician just starting in the field of PPMD work. This is also the first book I usually recommend to clients. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Melina
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not good for working moms
We got this book for my wife who is dealing with depression. This book made it worse for her. She said it is for stay at home moms.
Published on November 24, 2009 by Donald R. Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars
arrived very quickly
I did not read the book as I bought it for my daughter. But evaluating my order. The book came in record time. Wayyyy before the estimated arrival time I was given. Read more
Published on August 22, 2009 by Debra A. Mcnallie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lifesaver!
This book was, and still is, a real lifesaver for me. I could find my symptoms/thoughts/feelings in this book, which reassured me that I wasn't crazy, but in need of getting... Read more
Published on July 25, 2009 by Reader from Georgia
5.0 out of 5 stars
best PPD book available
This is by far the best book on PPD. I have recommended it to moms, dads, grandmas, OB's, nurses, behavior health specialists, psychiatrists, psychologists, med students, you name... Read more
Published on January 22, 2008 by Brian S. Mcroberts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful
This book has been more helpful than I expected. =) It does not only provide helpful information, but incorporates exercises which can really help one process and think through... Read more
Published on January 8, 2008 by QueenMommy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helped me out...
This book really helped me and reasurred me that what I was feeling was normal and that I would overcome it.
Published on October 12, 2007 by Sarah Grey
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- How to Heal Depression by Harold H. Bloomfield in Back Matter
- Pregnancy and Childbirth by Tracy Hotchner in Back Matter
- Expecting Change: There's More to Pregnancy than Having a Baby by Ellen Sue Stern in Front Matter
- The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner in Back Matter
- Listening to Prozac: The Landmark Book About Antidepressants and the Remaking of the Self, Revised Edition by Peter D. Kramer in Back Matter
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- Great Sex for Moms: Ten Steps to Nurturing Passion While Raising Kids by Valerie Davis Raskin in Table of Contents, and page 24
- When Words Are Not Enough by Valerie Raskin in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Rock-a-by Baby: Feminism, Self-Help and Postpartum Depression (Perspectives on Gender) by Verta Taylor on page 113, and Back Matter
- How to Have a Baby and Still Live in the Real World: A Totally Candid Guide to the Whole Deal by Jane Symons in Back Matter
- A Woman's Guide to Sleep: Guaranteed Solutions for a Good Night's Rest by Joyce Walsleben in Back Matter
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