A Daughter's Touch: A Journey of a Mother Trying to Come to Terms with Postpartum Depression
Lasalandra, S.
Quattro M Publishing, 2005.
Sylvia Lasalandra is a survivor of PPD and this is her riveting story. Scathing, brilliant, and often times hilarious, this account of her near-fatal struggle with PPD details the harrowing frustration she experienced with doctors, psychiatrists, agencies and even friends as she fought for her life and that of her child.
Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding And Treating Prenatal And Postpartum Depression
Bennett S, Indman P.
Moodswings Press, 2006.
This comprehensive guide offers information for both healthcare practitioners who work with childbearing women as, well as for women with postpartum disorders and their friends and families.
Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
Lawrence R, Lawrence R.
Mosby; 6th edition, 2005.
This recently revised trusted text delivers complete, authoritative, evidence-based information on all of the scientific and clinical topics related to breastfeeding from basic data on the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, nutritional, immunological, and psychological aspects of human lactation to guidance on a full range of problems in clinical management. Written by a pioneer in the field of human lactation, the 6th Edition has been revised from cover to cover to include information on new drugs and herbal products, infections, and much more.
Depression after Childbirth: How to Recognise, Treat, and Prevent Postnatal Depression
Dalton K, Holton W.
Oxford University Press, 2001.
This consumer guide to postnatal depression has been updated to include several new chapters representing the most recent scientific findings. It offers women and their partners a resource for recognizing, treating, and preventing the condition.
Depression In New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, And Treatment Alternatives
Kendall-Tackett KA.
Haworth Press, 2005.
The updated version of Kathleen Kendall-Tackett's previous book on postpartum depression.expands upon knowledge of the complexities and interrelationships that exist in the field of maternal depression. It discusses PPD treatment options that are safe for use with breastfeeding mothers.
Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression
Shields B.
Hyperion, 2005.
This is the chronicle of Brooke Shields' personal struggle with PPD. She discusses her crusade to get pregnant, the high expectations she had for herself and that others placed on her as a new mom, and the role of her husband, friends, and family as she battled motherhood while coping with PPD.
Infanticide: Psychosocial and Legal Perspectives on Mothers Who Kill
Spinelli M, ed.
American Psychiatric Publishing, 2002.
This text brings together a multidisciplinary group of 17 experts who focus on the psychiatric perspective of maternal infanticide. The goal of the editor was to allow the reader a glimpse into the minds of mothers who kill their babies with the hope that advancing the knowledge base and stimulating inquiry in this neglected area of maternal-infant research will save young lives.
|
Medications and Mother's Milk: A Manual of Lactational Pharmacology
Hale, T.
Pharmasoft Medical Pub; 11th edition, 2004.
Now in its 11th addition, Medications and Mother's Milk is a worldwide best selling reference for evaluating medication use in breastfeeding mothers. This all-inclusive reference contains page after page of the most current information in this field, including new studies and additional drug entries.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and Postpartum (Review of Psychiatry) (Review of Psychiatry)
Cohen LS, Nonacs R.
American Psychiatric Publishing, 2005.
This book provides significant information about the course of mental illness during pregnancy and postpartum to help guide successful treatment based on the patient's wishes. An important topic that is covered is breast-feeding while taking antidepressant medication, which is a top priority today.
Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders: Perspectives and Treatment Guide for the Health Care Practitioner
Stone S, Menken A.
Springer Publishing Company, 2008.
This book is a comprehensive resource for health care professionals and students who work with patients with postpartum mood disorders. Contributions by renowned PPD experts seek to provide information--from assessment and treatment to familial and social implications--that professionals need in order to successfully manage maternal mental health.
Postpartum Depression and Child Development
Murray L, Cooper P, Paykel ES.
Guilford Press, 1999.
This book, geared toward psychologists and psychiatrists, deals solely with the effect of PPD on child development by gathering research from leading authorities in the field.
Postpartum Mood And Anxiety Disorders: A Guide
Beck CT, Watson Driscoll J.
Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 2005.
Intended for clinicians, midwives, OB-GYN nurse practitioners, and women's health practitioners providing postpartum care, this book outlines the 6 different mood and anxiety disorders that may present during a woman's postpartum year.
This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression
Kleiman K, Raskin V.
Bantam, 1994.
The authors of this guide to self-help and professional treatment of PPD explain the misconceptions surrounding PPD and provide support and advice for women with the disorder.
Treating Postnatal Depression: A Psychological Approach for Health Care Practitioners
Milgrom J, Martin PR, Negri LM.
John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
This book provides an understanding of PPD drawn from current theories and a combination of key research with an outline for intervention. The clinical programs and interventions outlined in the book have been found to be effective in reducing postnatal depression.
Women's Moods: What Every Woman Must Know About Hormones, the Brain, and Emotional Health
Sichel D, Watson Driscoll J.
Quill/Harper Paperbacks, 2000.
The authors delve into the topic of why almost twice as many women as men suffer from depression or anxiety. Here, they share their unique self-care program, NURSE: Nourishment and Needs, Understanding, Rest and Relaxation, Spirituality, and Exercise, which is intended to help the brain self-stabilize and prevent future problems. |
