This term describes the mental disorder diagnosed
when a mother experiences an episode of depression after childbirth.
Also: postnatal, post-partum, post-baby blues,
postpartum psychosis, PPD
Books and Other
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- Bennett, Shoshana S., PH.
D. & Indman, Pec, Ed. D.
Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and
Postpartum Depression Paperback 2003
- Comport, Maggie Surviving
Motherhood NY: Avery Publishers, 1991. This book offers a comprehensive and
hopeful look at the problem of PPD. Not only does it explain some of the many causes of
PPD, but it also gives advice on how to look at the PPD experience as an opportunity for
growth. -Depression
After Delivery Washington Support Groups
- Dalton, Katharina & Holton, Wendy M Depression After
Childbirth - How to Recognize, Treat, and Prevent Postnatal Depression Paperback 1996
- Dix, Carol The
New Mother Syndrome NY: Pocket Books, 1988 Not a "quick
read", but uses language understandable by nonprofessionals. Includes information not
only about the author's experience of PPD, but also what she learned when she began
researching the subject. -Depression After Delivery Washington Support
Groups
- Dunnewold, Ann & Sanford, Diane Postpartum Survival
Guide Paperback 1994
- Hamilton, James Alexander & Harberger, Patricia Neel (Eds.) Postpartum
Psychiatric Illness: A Picture Puzzle Philadelphia: University of Penn.Press, 1992.
This book presents research and treatment considerations for PPD, and is
probably the best single book available for professionals. (not recommended for women in
the midst of PPD.) Thirty-one authors, all leading experts, contributed to this edited
volume. Written in technical language, this book covers diagnosis, organic
etiology, services, legal implications, etc. -Depression After Delivery Washington Support
Groups
- Kleiman, Karen R, Raskin, Valerie D This Isn't What I
Expected - Recognizing and Recovering from Depression and Anxiety After Childbirth
Paperback 1994
- Misri, Shaila Shouldn't
I be Happy? Emotional Problems of Pregnant and Postpartum Women Hardcover 1995
- Pacific Postpartum Support Society Post Partum
Depression and Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers Vancouver, BC: Grandview
Printing Co. Ltd., 1987. Simply written and easy to read (even when a person has
trouble concentrating), this short book discusses common symptoms and feelings
of women experiencing PPD. Includes a section on "What Helps." The disadvantage
of this otherwise helpful book is its negative bias against the use of antidepressant
medication for PPD. (Many women have found antidepressants very valuable).
-Depression After
Delivery Washington Support Groups
- Timmerman, John H. A Season of
Suffering: One Family's Journey through Depression Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press,
1987. The story of a woman's PPD experience as seen through the eyes of her
husband. Includes excerpts from his wife's journal that was kept during her illness and
recovery. An excellent book from a Christian perspective and includes a good
question/answer section in the back. -Depression After Delivery Washington Support
Groups
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