The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for living with Postpartum
Depression by Karen Kleiman, M.S.W.
This book is an excellent read for any husband dealing with a wife with PPD. The entire book is written into very short titles (example, Symptoms of PPD; Dealing with negative, intrusive thoughts, etc) and everything is in bullet form. The book is definitely written with a man in mind. The points are clear, concise, and definitive. Karen gives excellent matter of fact advice (you can't fix this, What to DO..., What NOT to say) and gives a voice to many women who can't find the energy or strength to explain how she feels. The book is a quick, but efficient read. It covers all the many aspects of PPD including anxiety, intrusive thoughts, sleep deprivation and more. I highly recommend this book! Possible downsides: not exactly a book for husbands to understand PPP. Little is mentioned about this rare disorder except that when
hallucination or delusions appear immediate professional intervention is
needed. Karen also declines talking about specific medications and suggests
appropriately to seek medical advice. - josmom
Overcoming Postpartum Depression & Anxiety by Linda Sebastian
This is a good book for the beginner on PPD who would not like to be overwhelmed, but would like an explanation for common questions. The book is formatted in the form of questions and answers. The entire spectrum of Postpartum Mood
Disorders is touched upon in this book, albeit briefly for each. There is a
good chapter on medications and how they work and a chapter for fathers and
families. Resources are listed in the back and at a mere 108 pages with
nice easy to read large print it is a good book to begin learning about this
disorder. Possible Downsides: The book may not go into the depth that one
who is researching PPD would like. - josmom
Postpartum Survival Guide "It wasn't supposed to be like this..." by Ann
Dunnewold and Diane G. Sanford
This book is a very in-depth look at Postpartum Mood Disorders. There are lots of women's personal stories
included. Unique needs, such as single moms, older moms, and families with
infertility issues are covered. At the beginning of each chapter there is a
"short version" to sum up the chapter for those pressed with time. This is
not a quick read, but has an excellent amount of information covered.
Included in the book is three stories of recovery. Possible Downsides:
This book may be too long and overwhelming for women who are just trying to
grasp an understanding of Postpartum Mood Disorders. - josmom