Wellcome

Depression in new mothers :

Kendall-Tackett, Kathleen A.

Depression in new mothers : causes, consequences, and treatment alternatives / Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett. - 2nd ed. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2010. - xii, 212 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [180]-208) and index.

Depression in new mothers : myths vs. reality -- Why depression is harmful for mothers and babies -- Depression and breastfeeding -- Assessment of postpartum depression -- The psychoneuroimmunology of postpartum depression -- Negative birth experiences -- Infant characteristics and depression in their mothers -- Psychological risk factors -- Social risk factors -- Alternative and complementary treatments I : omega-3s, SAM-e, and exercise -- Alternative and complementary treatments II : bright light therapy, herbs, and combined modalities -- Community intervention and psychotherapy -- Antidepressants in pregnant and breastfeeding women -- Postpartum depression and psychosis : one woman's story.



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Postpartum depression.

RG852 / .K448 2010

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