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A Deeper Shade of Blue

A Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Treating Depression in Her Childbearing Years

By: Ruta Nonacs

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Paperback | 28 August 2007 | Edition Number 1

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384 Pages

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Depression affects women almost twice as often as men, with about one in four women suffering from it at some point in her lifetime. While depression may strike at any time, studies show that women appear to be particularly vulnerable during their childbearing years. This comprehensive and empathetic book confronts the seldom-talked-about issue of pregnancy-related depression, identifying symptoms, treatments, and cures for this constellation of serious, underdiagnosed, and surprisingly common emotional conditions.

Topics covered include the emotional repercussions of infertility and miscarriage, depression during pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, and the impact of maternal depression on spouse and family. Also addressed are the many aspects of a woman's life -- career, education, marriage, and a host of other factors -- that may increase her stress during the span of her childbearing years and make her especially susceptible to emotional difficulties.

Straightforward, honest, and sensitive, A Deeper Shade of Blue speaks directly to women at risk of or suffering from depression within the context of childbearing and provides the information they need to get the best care, during pregnancy and beyond.

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"A Deeper Shade of Blue takes great steps to provide us with a clear road map to a more complete understanding of depression during the childbearing years...Failure to recognize and treat [this] depression...cannot be an option." -- from the Foreword by Lee S. Cohen, M.D.

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Non-Fiction Psychology Abnormal Psychology Family & Health Popular Medicine & Health Coping with / Advice about Personal, Social & Health Topics Coping with / Advice about Illness & Specific Health Conditions Parenting: Advice & Issues Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Care Self-Help, Personal Development & Practical Advice

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction
A Neglected Problem: Depression During the Childbearing Years	p. 3
Hormones and Mood: Understanding What Causes Depression in Women	p. 3
The Ripple Effect: How Depression Affects the Family	p. 31
Pregnancy
Modern Technology Meets Mother Nature: Getting Pregnant	p. 55
Unexpected Tragedies: Coping with Pregnancy Loss and Other Complications	p. 84
A Not-So-Rosy Blush: Depression During Pregnancy	p. 109
The Postpartum Period
Crying for No Good Reason: Baby Blues and the Transition to Motherhood	p. 127
Beyond the Blues: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety	p. 148
No Sense of Reality: Postpartum Psychosis	p. 171
Minimizing the Impact of Depression
Life After Children: Partners As Parents	p. 189
Helping Yourself: Practical Techniques for Managing Stress and Depression	p. 208
Seeking Professional Help: Treatment of Maternal Depression	p. 228
Understanding Your Options: Treating Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period	p. 260
For Families and Friends: How You Can Help	p. 301
Author's Note	p. 309
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)	p. 311
FDA Pregnancy Categories	p. 313
Women's Mental Health Programs	p. 314
Resources	p. 317
Recommended Reading	p. 320
References	p. 323
Index	p. 351
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A Deeper Shade of Blue

A Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Treating Depression in Her Childbearing Years

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