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Postpartum Depression Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Overcoming the Most Common Complication after Childbirth

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Authors: Joyce A. Venis, Suzanne Mccloskey
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.7

ISBN: 1569242666
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.76
EAN: 9781569242667
ASIN: 1569242666

Publication Date: March 7, 2007
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Editorial Reviews:

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DIVPostpartum depression is the most common complication women experience after childbirth #8212; nearly 700,000 new moms suffer from it each year. Yet this serious mood disorder, characterized by sadness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and guilt, insomnia, and thoughts of harming the baby or oneself, continues to be widely misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed. In Postpartum Depression Demystified, renowned PPD authority Joyce Venis and Suzanne McCloskey, both PPD sufferers themselves, turn their combined experience and expertise into an insightful and supportive guide for everyone living with and seeking to understand this condition. Venis and McCloskey cover topics including: the nature of PPD and how it differs from other perinatal mood disorders how to recognize and cope with the symptoms how to obtain an accurate diagnosis key risk factors and how to minimize them medications and therapies getting the support you need from your partner, family, and friends how PPD can affect your relationship with your partner and your baby nurturing yourself through recovery/Div

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5 out of 5 stars

Postpartum Depression Demystified January 12, 2008
I was treated by Joyce Venis for postpartum depression and PMDD for several years. After seeing many other doctors who misdiagnosed my symptoms and made them worse, Joyce knew just what to do and led me on the path to mental wellness. Joyce is the the leading expert in the country on postpartum depression. Every pregnant woman, gynecologist, and psychiatrist ought to read her book and keep it close by as a reference. No mother should have to suffer with postpartum depression and its consequences. Doctors need to be educated on how to properly treat this disorder. I highly recommend this book. It deserves 4 stars. Review written by, C. Edwards, Pennington, NJ

5 out of 5 stars

Life-saving warning signs and advice June 14, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book truly demystifies postpartum depression. The authors describe the warning signs and provide coping mechanisms to deal with PPD. Thanks to Joyce Venis, PPD is less of a stigma and is becoming more understood. A must read for pregnant women and for new mothers!

5 out of 5 stars

Not Only Women Experience The Effects Of PPD!!! February 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Men, this book is a must read for you as well. This will give you the insight to a better understanding of what it is that our "Moms" are going through. Moms aren't the only ones who suffer, we do to. Through Joyce's extremely hard work and personal experience, this book helps us better understand an illness, that many do not know exists. No one knows better than me the personal sacrifice, pain, tears and most of all, care that Joyce has dedicated to Moms out there through phone calls, support groups and her practice. It makes me VERY proud that she has finally put her knowledge/experience into words for everyone to read. She has spent a lifetime helping Moms everywhere and making this book happen. It's long over due. Like I said, no one knows better than me. Not only am I a PPD survivor, I am her son!!!!! br /

5 out of 5 stars

A must read for moms and family members affected by PPD February 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

For more than 20 years, Joyce Venis has been known nationally for her work with families affected by postpartum depression. This book shares her vast knowledge and expertise with the world and is a must read for anyone who has been affected by PPD--moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, cousins, neighbors, health care providers etc. With a book that brings this common condition out of the shadows, it is hoped that unrecognized PPD will be a thing of the past and the horrific tragedies that have left us asking 'why?' will be no more.

5 out of 5 stars

Inspired February 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I haven't even read this book, yet I know it's going to be fantastic. As a first time mom who thought having PPD was the end of the world, Joyce showed me that isn't true. Now, I can say, I have PPD, PPD doesn't have me. She's always there when she's needed. She goes above and beyond for her patients. Not only is she an expert in her field, she's a good friend to alot of moms. Including this one. Emma and I love her.

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