Foreword (Jane Honikman) Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Depression in New Mothers: Myths versus Reality Myths About Postpartum Depression Assumptions About Postpartum Depression Symptoms of Depression Incidence Postpartum Psychosis Conditions Comorbid with Postpartum Depression Conclusion Chapter 2. Why Depression Is Harmful for Mothers and Babies Why Depression Is Bad for Mothers Why Depression in Mothers Is Bad for Babies Interaction Styles of Depressed Mothers Infanticide and Maternal Suicide Conclusion Chapter 3. Physiological Influences in Postpartum Depression Fatigue and Sleep Deprivation Immune System Function and Depression Pain Hormonal Influences Cholesterol Conclusion Chapter 4. Negative Childbirth Experiences Characteristics of Negative Childbirth Experiences Negative versus Traumatic Childbirth The Efficacy of Debriefing Conclusion Chapter 5. Infant Characteristics and Depression in Their Mothers Infant Temperament Infant Health Issues Conclusion Chapter 6. Psychological Risk Factors Attributional Style Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, and Expectations Previous Psychiatric History Violence Against Women Loss Conclusion Chapter 7. Social Risk Factors Stressful Life Events Maternal Age Socioeconomic Status Maternity Leave and Employment Social Support Supporting the Mother-Infant Relationship Chapter 8.

Assessment of Postpartum Depression Challenges to Assessing Postpartum Depression Screening for Depression Assessment Scales Additional Factors Conclusion Chapter 9. Alternatives and Complementary Therapies: Diet, Supplements, and Exercise Diet Supplements Exercise Combined Modalities and Other Techniques Conclusion Chapter 10. Community Interventions and Psychotherapy Community Interventions Psychotherapy Trauma-Focused Treatment Conclusion Chapter 11. Psychoactive Substances: Herbs and Antidepressants Herbal Antidepressants Antidepressants Medications for Comorbid Conditions Phases of Depression Management with Medication Conclusion Chapter 12. Postpartum Depression and Psychosis: One Woman''s Story Background The Birth Experience The Postpartum Period The Hospital Diary The Psychiatric Evaluation Analysis Information on Past Sexual Abuse The Road to Recovery 2003 Update Final Thoughts Listen to Mothers Let Mothers Know About Factors That Might Be Influencing Their Emotional States Offer Specific Suggestions That Can Help Help Mothers Mobilize Support Conclusion References Index Sleep Deprivation Immune System Function and Depression Pain Hormonal Influences Cholesterol Conclusion Chapter 4. Negative Childbirth Experiences Characteristics of Negative Childbirth Experiences Negative versus Traumatic Childbirth The Efficacy of Debriefing Conclusion Chapter 5. Infant Characteristics and Depression in Their Mothers Infant Temperament Infant Health Issues Conclusion Chapter 6. Psychological Risk Factors Attributional Style Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, and Expectations Previous Psychiatric History Violence Against Women Loss Conclusion Chapter 7.

Social Risk Factors Stressful Life Events Maternal Age Socioeconomic Status Maternity Leave and Employment Social Support Supporting the Mother-Infant Relationship Chapter 8. Assessment of Postpartum Depression Challenges to Assessing Postpartum Depression Screening for Depression Assessment Scales Additional Factors Conclusion Chapter 9. Alternatives and Complementary Therapies: Diet, Supplements, and Exercise Diet Supplements Exercise Combined Modalities and Other Techniques Conclusion Chapter 10. Community Interventions and Psychotherapy Community Interventions Psychotherapy Trauma-Focused Treatment Conclusion Chapter 11. Psychoactive Substances: Herbs and Antidepressants Herbal Antidepressants Antidepressants Medications for Comorbid Conditions Phases of Depression Management with Medication Conclusion Chapter 12. Postpartum Depression and Psychosis: One Woman''s Story Background The Birth Experience The Postpartum Period The Hospital Diary The Psychiatric Evaluation Analysis Information on Past Sexual Abuse The Road to Recovery 2003 Update Final Thoughts Listen to Mothers Let Mothers Know About Factors That Might Be Influencing Their Emotional States Offer Specific Suggestions That Can Help Help Mothers Mobilize Support Conclusion References Index amp;lt;li>Conclusion Chapter 7. Social Risk Factors Stressful Life Events Maternal Age Socioeconomic Status Maternity Leave and Employment Social Support Supporting the Mother-Infant Relationship Chapter 8. Assessment of Postpartum Depression Challenges to Assessing Postpartum Depression Screening for Depression Assessment Scales Additional Factors Conclusion Chapter 9.

Alternatives and Complementary Therapies: Diet, Supplements, and Exercise Diet Supplements Exercise Combined Modalities and Other Techniques Conclusion Chapter 10. Community Interventions and Psychotherapy Community Interventions Psychotherapy Trauma-Focused Treatment Conclusion Chapter 11. Psychoactive Substances: Herbs and Antidepressants Herbal Antidepressants Antidepressants Medications for Comorbid Conditions Phases of Depression Management with Medication Conclusion Chapter 12. Postpartum Depression and Psychosis: One Woman''s Story Background The Birth Experience The Postpartum Period The Hospital Diary The Psychiatric Evaluation Analysis Information on Past Sexual Abuse The Road to Recovery 2003 Update Final Thoughts Listen to Mothers Let Mothers Know About Factors That Might Be Influencing Their Emotional States Offer Specific Suggestions That Can Help Help Mothers Mobilize Support Conclusion References Index Psychotherapy Community Interventions Psychotherapy Trauma-Focused Treatment Conclusion Chapter 11. Psychoactive Substances: Herbs and Antidepressants Herbal Antidepressants Antidepressants Medications for Comorbid Conditions Phases of Depression Management with Medication Conclusion Chapter 12. Postpartum Depression and Psychosis: One Woman''s Story Background The Birth Experience The Postpartum Period The Hospital Diary The Psychiatric Evaluation Analysis Information on Past Sexual Abuse The Road to Recovery 2003 Update Final Thoughts Listen to Mothers Let Mothers Know About Factors That Might Be Influencing Their Emotional States Offer Specific Suggestions That Can Help Help Mothers Mobilize Support Conclusion References Index s Listen to Mothers Let Mothers Know About Factors That Might Be Influencing Their Emoti.