The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for living with Postpartum Depression (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 20-30% of all postpartum women..." (more)

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Product Description

This hands-on guide includes straightforward, supportive information and specific recommendations to help partners deal with the impact of depression after the birth of a baby.

About the Author

Karen Kleiman, MSW, Licensed, Clinical Social Worker and co-author of "This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression," (Bantam 1994) has been working with women and their families for over 20 years. A native of Saint Louis, MO., Karen has lived in the Philadelphia area since 1982 with her two children and her husband. After graduating in 1980 from the University of Illinois at Chicago with her Masters in Social Work, she began her practice as a psychotherapist, specializing in women's issues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 149 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; 1 edition (February 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738836362
• ISBN-13: 978-0738836362
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,974 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING AND WONDERFULLY HELPFUL, May 13, 2003

By	Pec Indman (san jose, ca United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recommend this book to all husbands, partners and family members of women suffering from postpartum depression. I am a clinician specializing in treatment of prenatal and postpartum mood disorders. This book is succinct and to the point. It is written in bullet points and brief paragraphs that give specific and clear information. Chapters include topics such as Understanding PPD, Misconceptions about depression, What she might be feeling and what you can do about it, What NOT to say, and more. Important sections cover topics such as coping, what you (the husband) might be feeling, medications, and recovery. It's amazing Kleiman could get so much information into this book. So often the husbands and families are confused about how to understand this problem and be helpful. Anyone who reads this book will feel supported.
Pec Indman Ed.D., MFT
author of Beyond the Blues, A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for post partum depression, March 10, 2002

By	Diane Guillotte "mybeachwalk" (Gulf Breeze, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

Ordered several books on post partum depression. This book is absolutely a must have for anyone close to and concerned about someone with post partum depression. Easy to read, and understand. Adresses both what the wife and also the husband are feeling during this misunderstood illness. My daughter is in recovery from PPD now, and my husband insists that we order more copies to have on hand for other people we may come in contact with...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, September 25, 2004

By	someonesomewhere "someone" (Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

I suffered severely from PPD for over a year after the birth of my daughter in June 2003. This book helped my husband help me. It also was a great comfort to me. If you are suffering from PPD, and you are reading this, know you WILL get better...even though it doesn't seem like it. Buy this book and insist that anyone close to you read it...your husband, your Mom your Dr. It truly will help. You are NOT alone.
I also suggest Beyond The Blues. I not only read this wonderful book by Shoshanna Bennett and Pec Indman, but was lucky enough to get therapy from Shoshana. She is a wonderful person and has a deep understaning of PPD and how it effects a family.