Depression in new mothers : causes, consequences, and treatment alternatives / Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett.

• 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.

• Offering a comprehensive approach to treating postpartum depression, including treatment options for breastfeeding mothers, the author addresses problems such as fatigue, pain, negative birth experiences, infant characteristics, & psychosocial factors. 

Ämnesord

Postpartum depression  (LCSH)

Risk Factors  (MeSH)

Socioeconomic Factors  (MeSH)

Depression, Postpartum  -- diagnosis (MeSH)

Depression, Postpartum  -- etiology (MeSH)

Depression, Postpartum  -- therapy (MeSH)

Maternal Welfare  -- psychology (MeSH)

Klassifikation

RG852 (LCC)

2010 B-098 (NLM)

WQ 500 (NLM)

618.7/6 (DDC)

Vgab (kssb/8 (machine generated))