A Breastfeeding-Friendly Approach to Postpartum Depression by Kathleen Kendall Tackett

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When new mothers gets depressed, health care providers are often quick to suggest that they stop breastfeeding. This advice is often contrary to what mothers want to do and these mothers may experience weaning as another significant loss. The truth is that stopping breastfeeding is often completely unnecessary. Mothers can continue to breastfeed while recovering from depression. In fact, recent studies have shown that breastfeeding can aid in their recovery.


A Breastfeeding-Friendly Approach to Postpartum Depression is the first volume that specifically supports the depressed, breastfeeding mother. Written in an accessible, easy-to-read format, A Breastfeeding-Friendly Approach to Postpartum Depression combines recent scientific research with practical suggestions to help health care providers assist in women’s recovery from depression while honoring and supporting the breastfeeding relationship. Video links and assessment tools are also included. If you want to support breastfeeding mothers, this volume is a must for your library.

Chapters

Preface  

Objectives         

CHAPTER 1

Towards a Breastfeeding-Friendly Approach to Depression in New Mothers

CHAPTER 2

Breastfeeding Protects Mothers and Babies

A. Breastfeeding and Depression

B. Why Breastfeeding Protects Mothers and Babies

CHAPTER 3

Consequences of Untreated Postpartum Depression

CHAPTER 4

Postpartum Depression and Co-Occurring Conditions

A. Incidence and Symptoms

B. Co-Occurring Conditions

CHAPTER 5

Causes of Depression in New Mothers

A. Physiological Causes

B. Birth Trauma and Childbirth-Related PTSD

C. Infant Characteristics

D. Psychological Factors

E. Social Factors

CHAPTER 6

Assessment of Postpartum Depression

A. Screening for Postpartum Depression

B. Assessment Inventories

CHAPTER 7

Treatment Options

A. Creating a Breastfeeding-Friendly Treatment Plan

B. Alternative Treatments

C. Psychotherapy

D. Medications

APPENDIX

Postpartum Depression Predictors Inventory—Revised

APPENDIX

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

APPENDIX C

Other Depression Resources

REFERENCES 

 

Authors: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

ISBN: 9780984774685

Total pages: 258

Softcover