Families

Suggested Reading

	The Stork's Revenge: My Struggles and Triumphs over Postpartum Depression by Geraldine O'Keeffe In a layered fabric of poems and writings, the author chronicles her horrific journey through postpartum depression (PPD). From uncaring nurses to a very caring husband, to a three layer episiotomy, breastfeeding problems, to health issues PPD snuck up on her and the grip was too strong to let go. She loved her baby, but she couldn't even enjoy her.
	Postpartum Depression For Dummies Postpartum Depression For Dummies can help you begin the process of determining what's going on with you and give you a better idea of where you fall so that you can get yourself into proper treatment right away. The book covers all aspects of PPD, from its history and its origins to its effects on women and their families to the wide variety of treatments available—including conventional Western medicine, psychological therapy, alternative medical treatments, and self-care measures.
	Down Came the Rain by Brooke Shields Actress Brooke Shields had to jump through hoops to get pregnant. With the birth of their daughter, she and her husband were unprepared for the postpartum depression that Shields suffered. Shields reads her own account, providing a very personal and emotional glimpse into what should have been a joyous time in her life, but tragically wasn't. A seasoned actress used to the spotlight, Shields does a stellar job reading her own words with great depth and feeling, yet her tone portrays the strength she believes she gained through this experience. Beyond becoming a public advocate for education regarding this medical affliction, she honestly recounts her feelings and experiences with warmth and eloquence. H.L.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine
	Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression by Shoshana S., Ph.D. Bennett Beyond the Blues contains the most up-to-date information about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders in pregnancy and postpartum. Straightforward yet compassionate, it is required reading for all who work with pregnant and postpartum women, as well as for those suffering before or after the baby is born.