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Postpartum Depression For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology Self Help))

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Author: Shoshana S. Bennett
Creator: Mary Jo Codey
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 362
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1

ISBN: 0470073357
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.76
EAN: 9780470073353
ASIN: 0470073357

Publication Date: January 10, 2007
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Product Description
It's a great blessing when a new mom with postpartum depression (PPD) is fortunate enough to be diagnosed early by a knowledgeable medical practitioner or therapist. But without guidance, it isn't always clear where the boundary between normal baby blues and PPD lies. As with any other illness, the quicker that PPD is identified and treated, the faster the woman will recover. p iPostpartum Depression For Dummies/i can help you begin the process of determining what#8217;s going on with you and give you a better idea of where you fall so that you can get yourself into proper treatment right away. The book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history and its origins to its effects on women and their families to the wide variety of treatments available#8212;including conventional Western medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures. iPostpartum Depression For Dummies/i reveals: ul li divWhy some doctors may be hush-hush about PPD/div li divHow to distinguish between pregnancy hormone changes, "baby blues," and PPD/div li divThe difficulties of getting a proper diagnosis/div li divThe role and importance of a therapist/div li divThe benefits of medication for depression/div li divAlternative treatments with a successful track record/div li divHow to find the right balance of psychological, medical, and alternative treatment/div li divWays you can help foster recovery/div li divThe nutrition you need to care for yourself properly/div li divHow to help your partner help you/div /ul p iPostpartum Depression For Dummies/i also provides the additional resources you need#8212;web sites, organizations, and further reading#8212;to help avoid the unnecessary suffering caused by undiagnosed and untreated PPD and survive and thrive as a new mom.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Most Helpful Book on Postpartum Depression Available! September 26, 2008
This book is by far the most thorough, comprehensive, easy to understand and follow, helpful book available on the subject of PPD. From recognition of symptoms, understanding the different forms of PPD, seeking/receiving a diagnosis, treatment options (including conventional and complimentary) and much more, it lays out an easy to follow road map to recovery. br /br /Since PPD has many different contributing factors and they vary from woman to woman, this book offers great advice on how to approach it from all sides, including how to improve nutrition, the importance of taking breaks, ways to change negative thought patterns, how to utilize the help of support people, and the importance of sleep. Dr. Shoshana Bennett is an expert in the field of PPD and has dedicated her life to helping other women. I started seeing an immediate improvement in my symptoms after putting some of her strategies to work, and I was suffering from very severe PPD/PPA.br /br /I strongly recommend this book to anyone who thinks they (or someone they love) may be suffering from PPD, and also any healthcare professional that may encounter patients who are dealing with PPD. This illness is so frequently unrecognized, undiagnosed, and misunderstood, and Dr. Bennett sheds a guiding light on what is such a dark, confusing time for so many mothers. I've read so many books on the subject of postpartum depression since my journey with this horrible disorder began, and I only wish I'd found this one sooner. If you only buy one book about PPD, make it this one!

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic book! September 22, 2008
This book is a must have if you are suffering from postpartum depression. I am in recovery from this illness and believe me I read a lot of books on this subject as soon as I was diagnosed with severe postpartum depression. But Postpartum Depression for Dummies gave me more detail on the subject than the others. It helped me to understand the illness, what my options were, and how to deal with my feelings. It also helped my family know how to help me. It guided me step by step and encouraged me not to give up and that these awful roller-coaster of feelings I had were going to pass. And they did.

5 out of 5 stars

This book will give you hope and more! September 14, 2008
Thank you to Dr. Shoshana Bennett for writing such a helpful and informative book. PPD is a very real and serious illness but most people don't know much about it. Brooke Shields thankfully brought it briefly into the public eye but unfortunately so many women have or will experience it. If you think you or someone you know is suffering from PPD, this book will absolutely help you in your recovery. It is packed with useful information, helpful, reassuring advice, and inspirational personal anecdotes. The book covers everything about the illness and also offers tons of relevant and important resources. This book helped me immensely and I recommend it for every mom to be!

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely the most informative book! June 18, 2008
I literally breathed in every word of this book! It is absolutely the most informative, up to date, thorough and readable book I have read thus far on postpartum mood disorders. As an RN who has worked with postpartum moms for 15 years, and as a mom who suffered from severe ppd, I am always eager to research new literature on this subject. This book reached my soul deeply on both levels - the clinical RN and the vulnerable mom. Thank you, Dr. Shoshana.br /br /Ginger Lawbr /Registered Nurse, Speaker

5 out of 5 stars

This book is a life saver! June 10, 2008
I just finished reading "Postpartum Depression For Dummies". It is an absolute "must read" for mothers suffering from any aspect or degree of postpartum depression. Their partners and families must read it as well. It is clear, it flows, it's well written and easy to understand. It leaves no question unanswered, every aspect and element of this condition is covered thoroughly. I would not hesitate to call this book a "life saver". The author, Dr. Shoshana Bennett proves herself to be a well versed leading authority on this topic, and a compassionate, kind and caring person who is available for telephone consultations. A huge thumbs up!!

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