Pregnant on Prozac by Shoshana Bennett

Pregnant on Prozac by Shoshana Bennett

Separating the myths from the facts--the first-ever guide for women about pregnancy and antidepressant use Dr. Shoshana Bennett's book provides a navigation tool for women with depression to enter motherhood well educated and empowered about what they can do to help themselves and to get the help they need from others.--Marlene P. Freeman, M.D., Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Bennett's holistic approach surveys the available treatments and filters them through her wise perspective, sharing her empowering commentary with the women who need to know and those who love them.--Susan Dowd Stone, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.; former president, Postpartum Support International Pregnant on Prozac is the first guide to clearly spell out both the possible risks of antidepressant use--whether Prozac, Wellbutrin, or another drug--by expectant (or new) mothers, as well as the lesser-known but no less serious risks to both fetus and mother from untreated depression. Taking a pull-no-punches and yet nonjudgmental approach, Dr. Shoshana Bennett addresses: The controversy: Does the media exaggerate the risk? The experts: finding and gathering your medical support teamAlternative treatments: acupuncture, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and nutritionThe myths: Do pregnancy hormones protect women from depression?FAQs: Will I be able to breastfeed? Will I pass my depression (or anxiety, or OCD) on to my child? Communication: How to talk to family and friends about this issue

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ISBN 13	9780762749409
ISBN 10	0762749407
Titel	Pregnant on Prozac
Autor	Shoshana Bennett
Buchzustand	Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Rowman & Littlefield
Erscheinungsjahr	2009-01-13
Seitenanzahl	264
Hinweis auf dem Einband	Die Abbildung des Buches dient nur Illustrationszwecken, die tatsächliche Bindung, das Cover und die Auflage können sich davon unterscheiden.