Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide To Making The Best Decision For You And Your Baby - Softcover

Shoshana S. Bennett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762749407 ISBN 13: 9780762749409

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2009

Synopsis

Anti-depressants today top the list of drugs prescribed to women. But what happens when you add pregnancy into the mix? "Pregnant on Prozac" is the first guide to separate the myths from the facts. Taking a pull-no-punches, prescriptive approach, it clearly spells out not only the possible risks of antidepressant use - whether it be Prozac, Wellbutrin, or any of the host of other drugs - by hopeful mothers but also the lesser-known yet serious risks to both fetus and mother from untreated depression. Shoshana Bennett answers such questions as: Does the media exaggerate the risk? What of options such as tapering the dose? What alternatives are worth pursuing? Most importantly, she empowers each woman with the knowledge to make the best decision for her.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Shoshana Bennett is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Postpartum Assistance for Mothers, which she started in 1987 after her second undiagnosed postpartum illness. She is the immediate past president of Postpartum Support International and a past president of California's Postpartum Health Alliance.

Dr. Bennett is a noted guest lecturer, traveling extensively throughout the country presenting keynote addresses at conferences, training medical and mental health practioners, and leading workshops for all those helping pregnant and postpartum women. Her work has been the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Self magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Glamour, and Psychology today. She has also been a featured guest on national radio and television shows, including ABC's "20/20."

Dr. Bennett is the author of two previous books: "Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression" and "Postpartum Depression for Dummies." She lives in San Ramon, California.

The author's website is www.drshosh.com.

From the Back Cover

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 School"Dr. 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

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762749407
• ISBN 13: 9780762749409
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 264