Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
A guide to understanding symptoms of (and treatment for) anxiety disorders that can occur after childbirth. About 15% of women who have babies experience postpartum depression or anxiety; however very few are ever prepared for such depression.
A quick reference guide. Clinical material for the layperson is balanced with personal anecdotes from women who have experienced postpartum depression.
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.