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Postnatal Depression - Booklist

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A Deeper Shade of Blue

Ruta Nonacs (2006)

This book discusses depression within the context of women's health across the childbearing years, rather than focusing only on postnatal depression. There is an interesting historical perspective on depression plus plenty of information on a wide range of women's health and general life topics, and the impact these can have on emotional health. The book provides a comprehensive guide to how to recognise and treat depression.

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Down came the rain: my journey through postpartum depression

Brooke Shields (2005)

Brooke Shields shares her own very personal story in this memoir, documenting her initial struggles with conceiving, followed by postnatal depression illness. The final chapter, written a year after the birth of her daughter, demonstrates how Brooke has successfully recovered from her illness and has completed her journey, through the rain and into the sunshine.

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Coping with postnatal depression

Dr Sandra L Wheatley (2005)

The message of this book is "don't despair - with support and treatment postnatal depression will pass and leave you free to enjoy your baby and your life". It offers a practical, succinct guide and information from recognising symptoms to seeking support/treatment.

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The Postpartum husband: practical solutions for living with postpartum depression

Karen Kleiman (2000)

This book provides a wealth of information aimed specifically at partners of women who have recently given birth. It is set out in a straightforward, dot point format making it easy to look up your question, issue/topic and find out what the corresponding answer, recommendation or solution could be.

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Postnatal depression: facing the paradox of loss, happiness and motherhood

Paula Nicholson (2001)

This books explores the "paradox of new motherhood"; that is that the happiness of having a much wanted new baby also co-exists with loss (loss of sleep, loss of independence, loss of identity etc). A research based book that is more suitable for readers wanting to gain a better understanding of their conflicting emotions towards motherhood.

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Postnatal depression: families in turmoil

Lara Bishop (1999)

After the birth of her son Lara was diagnosed with postnatal depression. In this book she shares her own experiences with the condition and the treatments she underwent. There is also plenty of information and advice given for partners, families and friends.

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Postnatal depression: a practical guide for Australian families

Lisa Fettling (2002)

An easy to read, practical guide for women suffering from postnatal depression and their partners and families. This includes some personal accounts from sufferers and ex sufferers.

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Beyond the blues: a guide to understanding and treating prenatal and postpartum depression

Shoshana S Bennett and Pec Indman (2003)

Written by two health professionals with a wealth of experience between them - one of whom suffered undiagnosed post natal depression twice - this book provides a straightforward and concise guide about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

All books on this list can be borrowed by any woman in Queensland, Australia at no cost. Library books can be collected personally or can be posted out. We lend one book at a time for up to four weeks.

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To return by post: PO Box 665, Spring Hill Qld 4004.

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Last Modified: April 2010

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