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Beyond the Blues contains the most up-to-date information about risk factors, diagnosis, , and prevention of mood and anxiety 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. “An indispensable guide to understanding and treating prenatal and postpartum depression. This book is a gift not only to care providers but also to family and friends of mothers suffering from these devastating perinatal mood disorders.” —Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN Professor, University of Connecticut, School of Nursing Coauthor of Postpartum Depression Screening Scale “In Beyond the Blues, Bennett and Indman offer a compact yet surprisingly comprehensive manual on prenatal and postpartum depression. Readable and practical, they systematically address screening and assessment, finding a therapist, myths about nursing and bonding, and . Interesting and helpful are suggestions for family and friends. For professionals, there is detailed diagnostic and information. Beyond the Blues is a quick read with an easy-to-handle format. Recommended for consumer and sciences collections.” —Library Journal “This book will be of great help for both women and their care providers, providing information on all aspects of depression in pregnancy and in the post-postpartum, including safety/risk of medication therapy.” —Adrienne Einarson RN Assistant Director, The Motherisk Program, The Hospital for Children, Toronto, Canada “Take prenatal s for the baby, but for the long-term of the mother, this is a must read for both her and her doctor.” —Timothy A. Leach, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. OB/GYN, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, John Muir Medical Center