Product Description
Every year nearly 400,000 women—approximately 15% of all new mothers—face postpartum disorders. Postpartum depression is the most common complication of pregnancy, yet few understand it or are prepared to deal with it. This book examines the causes of treatment for postpartum depression. Topics covered include: The Unexpected and the Unknown, The Roller Coaster of Postpartum Blues, Postpartum Anxiety Disorders, The Spectrum of Pospartum Depression, Navigating the Mental Health System, Understanding the Use of Medication, For Fathers and Families, and Looking Ahead.
Book Info
Comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating mood and anxiety problems that can be an unexpected part of giving birth. Topics covered: who is at risk, symptoms and causes, effects on the baby and family, why women are caught off guard, why health professionals are unprepared, options for treatment, and advice for families. For consumers.
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