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Article Excerpt
"While our mothers may have taught us that misery and suffering is part of mothering an infant, it is simply untrue," says Elizabeth Tortes, Psy.D., a psychologist who leads support groups for women experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). PPD affects up to 20% of new mothers, but it can be effectively treated. Torres says, "The best treatment is some combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which emphasizes here and now tools to get the woman back on her feet, and anti-depressants.
Research demonstrates the effectiveness of CBT. It's perfect for new mothers. Therapy at this time isn't about examining history and doing deep emotional work. It's about coping strategies, self-care, and managing energy for the job at hand." Kathleen Kendall, Health Psychologist, IBCLC, and author of Depression in New Mothers says that additionally "exercise, Omega 3s, and...
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