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Although more than 400,000 new mothers this year will experience some degree of Postpartum Depression-tears, anxiety, and depression-PPD remains largely misunderstood and mistreated. Indeed, most obstetricians routinely refer depressed new mothers to psychologists, a simplistic single-therapy approach that often falls short of curing the patient. Based on the authors' research and unique, highly successful treatment approach, Conquering Postpartum Depression outlines a multidisciplinary action plan for beating PPD. Recommending a combination of group or individual talk therapy and new-parent counseling-and in some cases the safe use of antidepressants even while pregnant or breastfeeding-the authors explain the genetic factors and pre-existing conditions that can contribute to PPD. Helping PPD mothers bond with their new children, and explaining how husbands also suffer forms of postpartum depression, Conquering Postpartum Depression promises to be the book that new mothers reach to for authoritative and reassuring counsel.
Author Notes
Dr. Ronald Rosenberg is a renowned expert on postpartum depression, psychiatric medications, and the treatment of depression and related mood disorders in women. On the faculty of Wayne State University School of Medicine, he is both a psychiatrist and an OB/GYN (one of the only doctors with this dual specialty in the entire country). He is a frequent speaker on postpartum depression to hospitals, medical societies, and health-related conferences. He lives in Birmingham, Michigan
Deborah Greening, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who conducts group therapy with couples and families suffering from postpartum depression. She lives in Ferndale, Michigan
James Windell, M.A. is a family therapist and author of several books
Reviews (2)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Written by a team of experts from diverse medical and mental health backgrounds, this warm volume explains the risks, diagnostic assessment tools and treatment methods for postpartum depression. The condition is fairly common-the "baby blues affects four out of five mothers, and other postpartum mood or anxiety disorders affect an additional 10-17 percent of mothers." And because postpartum depression often isn't widely discussed, the stories of real women who have suffered and recovered from it could be comforting to women currently experiencing it. Bulleted lists of everything from signs and symptoms to risk factors make this volume easy to read and digest. Quotes from women about how they didn't think it was acceptable to feel this way-"I remember thinking, this isn't right... I didn't want it and I can't even imagine that I might have it"-should also help reassure readers that they aren't alone. (July) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved
Library Journal Review
Each year, between 400,000 and 700,000 new mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is not the "baby blues" but a more serious condition that is, in fact, the most common perinatal mood disorder and one that is too often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Obviously, there is a pressing need for material on this topic, which these two books meet admirably. In Beyond the Blues, clinical psychologist Bennett and family therapist Indman offer a compact yet surprisingly comprehensive manual on prenatal and postpartum depression. Taking a readable and practical approach, they begin with Bennett's account of her personal bout with PPD and then systematically address screening and assessment, finding a therapist, myths about nursing and bonding, and treatment. Especially interesting and helpful are suggestions for family and friends in dealing with a mother suffering from PPD (if you go to a movie, make sure it's a comedy) and tips on "what to say, what not to say." For health professionals, there are ideas about what to emphasize to patients ("I have never met a woman who, after proper treatment, did not recover"), as well as detailed diagnostic and treatment information. The antidepressant Q&A section is excellent. Conquering Postpartum Depression is written by three authors with complementary backgrounds; Rosenberg is both an obstetrician/gynecologist and a psychiatrist, Deborah Greening is a clinical psychologist, and James Windell practices family therapy. Their combined expertise results in a very complete presentation of PPD that covers risk factors, comprehensive assessment, and multidimensional treatment by a "specialized postpartum treatment team." As in Beyond the Blues, there is a fine chapter on the psychopharmacologic treatment of PPD, plus another on alternative treatments. The authors assert that their treatment recommendations, which are similar to those of Bennett and Indman, have been shown to be effective. They also stress the importance of developing a strong social support network. These books are both important contributions because of the information they provide, the primary difference being one of style. Beyond the Blues is a quick read with an easy-to-handle format; Conquering Postpartum Depression is denser, goes into the issues in somewhat more depth, and covers more ancillary topics. Both are recommended for consumer health and health sciences collections, though for individual purchase by patients Beyond the Blues is probably more appropriate.-Linda M.G. Katz, Drexel Univ. Health Sciences Libs., Philadelphia (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. ix |
| Authors' Note | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xvii |
| Part 1 Know Your Postpartum Depression Risk | |
| 1 What Is Postpartum Depression? | p. 3 |
| 2 How Do I Know If I Have Postpartum Depression? | p. 19 |
| 3 What Is My Risk for Postpartum Depression? | p. 27 |
| Part 2 Make Sure You Get a Comprehensive Assessment for Postpartum Depression | |
| 4 What Is a Comprehensive Assessment? | p. 43 |
| 5 What Is My Stress Level? | p. 53 |
| 6 Roadblocks to Successful Treatment | p. 67 |
| Part 3 Receive Multi-dimensional Treatment from a Specialized Postpartum Depression Team | |
| 7 Why Do I Need Treatment from a Postpartum Depression Team? | p. 83 |
| 8 Medical Treatment for Postpartum Depression | p. 93 |
| 9 Psychological Treatment for Postpartum Depression | p. 117 |
| 10 Alternative Treatment for Postpartum Depression | p. 131 |
| 11 Developing a Social Support Network | p. 141 |
| 12 Parent Skills Training | p. 155 |
| Postpartum Depression Resources | p. 167 |
| Notes | p. 171 |
| Index | p. 181 |
