To effectively intervene, health professionals must be aware of these conditions and ready to identify them in mothers they see. Written by a psychologist and International Board–Certified Lactation Consultant, this fourth edition is expanded into two complementary volumes: the first focuses on causes and consequences of poor perinatal mental health, and the second, on screening and treatment. This volume integrates recent research on:
Depression in New Mothers, Volume 1 includes mothers’ stories throughout, which provide examples of principles described in studies. Each chapter highlights key research findings and clinical takeaways. It is an essential resource for all healthcare practitioners working with mothers in the perinatal period, including nurses, midwives, doctors, lactation consultants, and psychologists.
Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist and International Board–Certified Lactation Consultant. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Psychological Trauma. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, the Past President of the APA Division of Trauma Psychology and is a member of Postpartum Support International’s President’s Advisory Committee. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's health research, including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology. This is her 41st book.