Beyond the Blues, Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.33 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 097171245X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Helped Me I went through PPD/anxiety after my first child was born. It seemed to come out of nowhere and I was hanging on by my fingernails when a supportive friend sent me this book. In retrospect, I'd probably get the book postpartum depression for dummies, but this book got me through a real crisis. Another reason it was helpful was because the mental health clinicians I worked with didn't seem to really get my situation, but this author did. The clinicians I had knew enough to recognize it was a serious situati. shannon lucas said great book. I suffered through postpartum depression with both of my births. I wish I had learned some of these tips back then.. Easy to read and helpful for new moms and their supporters For new moms who are suffering: this is easy to read, even when you have trouble focusing on anything. Useful for women suffering from Postpartum Anxiety/ Depression as well as those who care for them. Women, give this to your friends, family, spouse, etc to help them understand what you are going through and help them learn what to say and what not to say.
A newly updated section for fathers/partners explains how to support an ill wife, as well has a discussion of how you, as a dad/partner may be feeling. This book tells how to screen for a trained healthcare provider, and discusses the variety of health and mental health care providers and their differences.. This book is being used by the US Navy, Spectrum Health in Michigan, Durham Regional Health Department of Canada, New York State Department of Health, Broward Healthy Start Coalition of Florida, Clarian Health in Indiana, the International Childbirth Education Association, and many other organizations. Straightforward yet compassionate, it is required reading for all who work with pregnant and postpartum women, as well as for those suffering before or after the baby is born. Included is the most up-to-date research about medication use in pregnancy and in breast milk. This book is recommended by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and by actress Brooke Shields. Newly updated in 2010, Beyond the Blues contains
Despite the fact that approximately 10 to 15% of women experience depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum, translating into thousands of women who are suffering, often in silence. It should certainly be required reading for any birth professional certification program. · Women need to speak up and be persistent in getting proper care. It's an excellent book for my clients and required reading for providers I train. Despite the fact that approximately 10 to 15% of women experience depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum, translating into thousands of women
is a licensed psychologist and is a past President of Postpartum Support International. Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. . She is chair of the Education and Training Committee of Postpartum Support International and is active in international perinatal organizations. Pec Indman is a internationally recognized expert in the field of mental health related to pregnancy and postpartum. Pec Indman, Ed.D., MFT has a doctorate in counseling and is a licensed Marriage an