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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.
Author: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., IBCLC
ISBN-10: 0-9815257-0-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-9815257-0-9
Copyright: 2008
Page Count: 96
Soft Cover
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