CHAPTER 1: whAt iS PoStnAtAL dEPrESSion? 4
• More than the blues
• Emotional changes after having the baby
• Exploding the myths
• Possible causes of the blues
• What to do if you have the blues
• Is postnatal depression the same as baby blues?
• Symptoms
• Developing depression
• Depression during pregnancy
CHAPTER 2: SyMPtoMS And FEELingS 10
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Postnatal Anxiety / Panic disorder
CHAPTER 3: trEAtMEnt oPtionS 12
• Medical Treatment
• Counselling
• Who else can help?
• Family and friends
• Recognize the good job she is doing
• Quick Guide to identifying postnatal depression
• Self help
• Contraceptives
CHAPTER 4: TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF 16
• Taking care of your relationship with your partner
CHAPTER 5: PrEvEntion 17
CHAPTER 6: undErStAnding your EMotionS 18
• The Mills Depression and Anxiety Symptom Feeling Checklist
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