Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (Paperback)

by Linda Sebastian (Author) "Annette's anticipation of the birth of her child is very common..." (more)
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Product Description
Author Linda Sebastian, a psychiatric nurse with twenty-five years of experience, has worked with hundreds of women who have suffered from postpartum disorders. In Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Ms. Sebastian provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating the mood and anxiety problems that can be an unexpected part of giving birth. She balances compelling anecdotes with medical information that can help new mothers, fathers and families navigate mazes of confusion and despair.

About the Author

Linda Sebastian has been a psychiatric nurse for twenty-five years. She is the author of numerous professional journal articles and has been a featured speaker in the United States and China. She lives in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886039348
• ISBN-13: 978-1886039346
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,329 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very informative book, May 8, 1999

By A Customer

This book was very comforting to my wife and me when she went through a depression after our second child. It caught us so off guard. We were hungry for information. This book helped us understand postpartum issues and how to get help.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been There, March 13, 2001

By	Mrs. Karen Andrews (Eden Prairie, MN USA) - See all my reviews

Having been a patient of Ms. Sebastian's several years ago, I can honestly say that everything she talks about in this book is based on what real women (like me) have been through. I especially liked the coverage of the anxiety that can frequently go along with the depression, of which many people are unaware. This book is easy to read and understand, which can be helpful when you are suffering from depression/anxiety and may be having trouble with memory or concentration. Other women's "stories" in the book help you to realize that you are not alone and that there is successful treatment. I am proof!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most-helpful book to me and my family., April 22, 1999

By A Customer

This book explains postpartum depression very clearly and helps the family understand what the new mother is going through. The description about treatment helped explain what to expect.