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Dr. Bennett, a clinical psychologist and the author of “Postpartum Depression For Dummies” has written numerous articles for EmpowHer.com and has been interviewed on a number of topics.

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Listen to Dr. Shoshana Bennett, EmpowHer.com’s host of Mom’s Health Matters talk with Susan Dowd Stone about postpartum depression.

Listen to Dr. Shoshana Bennett, EmpowHer.com’s host of Mom’s Health Matters talk with Susan Dowd Stone about post partum depression and recent legislation in our country called the Mother's Act, that advocates for mothers suffering from PPD.

Listen to Dr. Shoshana Bennett, EmpowHer.com’s host of Mom’s Health Matters talk about what new parents and mothers can do to prevent post partum depression.

Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression author: Shoshana S., Ph.D. Bennett Pec Indman asin: 0971712417 binding: Paperback list price: $14.95 USD amazon price: $14.95

Beyond the Blues contains the most up-to-date information about risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood 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.

Beyond The Blues: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, A Treatment Manual author: Shoshana S., Ph.D. Bennett asin: 0971712409 binding: Paperback list price: $19.95 USD amazon price: $19.95

This book is a concise manual of mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and psychosis) seen in pregnancy and the postpartum period. It is written for the women who suffer and their families, as well as any professional who works with pregnant or postpartum women. It includes diagnostic information as well as the most current information about treatment recommendations for preconception to nursing mothers. Medications are discussed for use in pregnancy as well as in nursing. An extensive list of resources is included.

Postpartum Depression For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology & Self Help)) author: Shoshana S. Bennett asin: 0470073357 binding: Paperback list price: $19.99 USD amazon price: $14.99 USD

It's a great blessing when a new mom with postpartum depression (PPD) is fortunate enough to be diagnosed early by a knowledgeable medical practitioner or therapist. But without guidance, it isn't always clear where the boundary between normal baby blues and PPD lies. As with any other illness, the quicker that PPD is identified and treated, the faster the woman will recover.