Author : Katharina Dalton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Depression After Childbirth by : Katharina Dalton
Download or read book Depression After Childbirth written by Katharina Dalton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1989 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Postnatal depression can have devastating effects on a new mother and her family. It is often thought to be psychological in nature, caused by factors such as sleeplessness, lack of outside contacts, and loss of independence, when in fact, the problem has physical origins. In this book, Dr. Katharina Dalton draws on case histories from her own controversial and successful work in order to reeducate the medical profession and general public. She argues that in order for postnatal depression to be cured, it must be recognized for what it is -- a hormonal change in the woman's body after childbirth. She stresses the importance of postpartum medical visits to assess physical and emotional well-being and contends that many of the symptoms can be cured by hormonal replacement therapy with natural progesterone. For anyone concerned with postnatal depression, this new and revised edition reflects the substantial advances made in recent years, and above all, will help mothers to recognize their own symptoms and seek correct therapy.