Clinics in Human Lactation Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression in New Mothers: Evidence-based Support of Omega-3s, Bright Light Therapy, Exercise, Social Support, Psychotherapy, and St. John's Wort Pregnant and postpartum women are at increased risk for depression, and the health effects of depression for both mother and baby are too serious to ignore. As important as it is, however, to promptly treat depression, some are voicing concern over whether the risks of antidepressant medications outweigh the benefits. Fortunately, there are more treatment choices than ever before. In this monograph Kathleen Kendall-Tackett describes the various non-drug treatment modalities being used to treat even major depression. In most cases the non-drug treatments are as effective as medications with far fewer side effects. Dr. Kendall-Tackett summarizes current research and provides an evidence base for each treatment modality and how it impacts breastfeeding. Drawing on research from the field of psychoneuroimmunology, she describes why these treatments alleviate depression, and the specific clinical applications for each approach. These modalities are breastfeeding-friendly and offer mothers viable treatment alternatives that preserve the breastfeeding relationship.

About the Author
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA, is a health psychologist, international board-certified lactation consultant, and the owner and editor-in-chief of Praeclarus Press, a small press specializing in women's health. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is editor-in-chief of "Clinical Lactation", a fellow of the American Psychological Association in Health and Trauma Psychology, president of the American Psychological Association's Division of Trauma Psychology, and editor-in-chief-elect of "Psychological Trauma". She is a clinical associate professor of pediatrics at the Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and a research associate at the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Kendall-Tackett specializes in women's health research, including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and health psychology. She has written more than 390 articles or chapters and is the author or editor of 24 books on maternal depression, family violence, and breastfeeding. Her research interests include the psychoneuroimmunology of maternal depression and the lifetime health effects of trauma. Dr. Kendall-Tackett has won several awards for her work, including the Community Faculty Award from the Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, and the 2011 John Kennell and Marshall Klaus Award for Excellence in Research from DONA International (with co-recipient Tom Hale). Her most recent books include "The Science of Mother-Infant Sleep" (2013), "Depression in New Mothers, Second Edition" (2010), and "The Psychoneuroimmunology of Chronic Disease" (2010). Her websites are UppityScienceChick.com, KathleenKendall-Tackett.com, and PraeclarusPress.com.


Book Information
ISBN 9781939807984
Author Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Praeclarus Press
Publisher Praeclarus Press
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 152mm * 10mm