Conquering postpartum depression : a proven plan for recovery

The birth of a healthy child is supposed to be a joyous time for you. But while you want to enjoy these precious moments, post-delivery hormonal imbalances and sleep deprivation can conspire against your best intentions, overwhelming you with tears, anxiety, and depression. You are not alone! Indeed, a range of negative emotional reactions -- categorized as postpartum depression (PPD) -- hits over 400,000 new mothers each year, and an astounding eight in ten women will experience some kind of mood alteration during or following pregnancy. Whether you are experiencing the "baby blues" or a more profound, lasting depression, you want to recover as soon as possible. And you can. Based on original research and clinical practice, Conquering Postpartum Depression provides a scientifically proven plan for beating PPD. For the first time in one book, three authors with complementary degrees combine their expertise in obstetrics, psychiatry, psychology, and parenting to provide you, your partner, and your family with specific, healing steps as well as up-to-date information.