Book Description
Author Linda Sebastian, a psychiatric nurse with twenty-five years of experience, has worked with hundreds of women who have suffered from postpartum disorders. In Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Ms. Sebastian provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating the mood and anxiety problems that can be an unexpected part of giving birth. She balances compelling anecdotes with medical information that can help new mothers, fathers and families navigate mazes of confusion and despair.


Book Info
Comprehensive guide to recognizing and treating mood and anxiety problems that can be an unexpected part of giving birth. Topics covered: who is at risk, symptoms and causes, effects on the baby and family, why women are caught off guard, why health professionals are unprepared, options for treatment, and advice for families. For consumers.

ANNOTATION

"...written by a psychiatric nurse with 25 years of experience...provides comprehensive guidance for recognizing and treating mood and anxiety problems that can be a natural part of the childbirth process."

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A guide to understanding symptoms of (and treatment for) anxiety disorders that can occur after childbirth. About 15% of women who have babies experience postpartum depression or anxiety; however very few are ever prepared for such depression.