Postpartum Depression

by Debra A. Miller

Overview

Giving birth is one of the most exciting processes that life has to offer, but with it can come serious depression for new mothers. Even women who carry still births or experience miscarriages can develop Postpartum Depression or P.P.D. This essential guide explains what happens when motherhood becomes a nightmare. The condition is explained along with diagnosis and treatment. Non-drug therapies are explored. Important focus is also paid to what P.P.D. does to other family members.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420500011
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/28/2007
Series:	Diseases and Disorders Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

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Editorial Reviews

Review: Postpartum Depression "Captioned photos and diagrams illustrate each book and both volumes have source notes, a list of organizations and Web sites, and a bibliography that will be useful for report writers, debaters, and parents of children diagnosed with these dysfunctions."—Booklist, October 2001

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