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	A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal Depression and Postpartum Depression.		Translate this page into Spanish

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Pre-pregnancy and Pregnancy Risk Assesment

	Foreword	15
	Preface	17
	Acknowledgements	19
	Introduction	21

1.	Our Stories	25

2.	Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychiatric Illness	35
	The Psychiatric Issues of Pregnancy	36
	Mood Disorders	38
	"Baby Blues," Not Considered a Disorder	38
	Depression and/or Anxiety	39
	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	42
	Panic Disorder	43
	Psychosis	45
	Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	47
	Consequences of Untreated Mood Disorders	48
	Perinatal Loss	48

3.	Women With Postpartum Mood Disorders	49
	Finding a Therapist	50
	The Truth of the Matter	51
	Basic Mom Care	52
	Myths About Nursing and Bonding	58
	Antidepressant Questions and Answers	60

4	Partners	65
	Things to Keep in Mind	65
	What to Say, What Not to Say	67
	From a Dad Who's Been There	68

5.	Siblings, Family and Friends	69
	Family and Friends	71
	Things to Keep in Mind	72
	What to Say, What Not to Say	74

6.	Health Practioners	77
	Culture and Language	78
	What to Say, What Not to Say	79
	Screening	81
	Prenatal Screening	81
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	Postpartum Screening	84
	Postpartum Risk Assessment	85
	Primary Care Providers	89
	Pediatricians	90
	OB/GYNs and Midwives	91
	Psychiatrists	92
	Birth Doulas	93
	Postpartum Doulas and Visiting Nurses	94
	Lactation Consultants	95
	Childbirth Educators	97
	New Parent Group Leaders	98
	Adjunct Professionals	98

7.	Treatment	99
	Pregnancy	101
	Postpartum	103
	Medications	104
	Medications and Nursing	105
	Medical Protocols	107

8.	Resources	113
	Organizations	113
	Websites	114
	Books	117
	Journal Articles	119

	Appendix: Medical Terms and Healthcare Professionals	125
	Index	133
	Order Form	143

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