The Pregnancy Decision Handbook for Women with Depression
Whether to become pregnant or not is a very serious decision for all women but even more so if you suffer from depression. In this book Dr. Stephanie S. Durruthy, a psychiatrist who has worked with depression for years, provides her insights on the important factors when making that decision. Unfortunately the book gets off to a very slow start for most people as it discusses such topics as how to recognize that you might be pregnant. This section includes such insights as pointing out that missing a mensus might be a sign of a potential pregnancy. A child young enough to not already know most of this is too young to understand and apply the rest of the book and one old enough to understand the rest of the book is will find the introduction laborious to read through. However, after wading through the introductory material the book becomes an excellent resource. It includes how to recognize risk factors for depressive illness, money considerations, treatment options, and getting emotional support. It even includes detailed information on pharmacology and how various antidepressant medications affect pregnancy. If you have depression it is a great place to start when considering pregnancy. Get the facts first from The Pregnancy Decision Handbook for Women with Depression and then discuss them with your therapist or doctor.
Author: Stephanie S. Durruthy, M.D.
Publisher: Mindsupport, LLC
5074 Dorsey Hall Dr.
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 0976581418
Pages: 96 plus various aftermatter