FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Steve Keyser 415-686-0668 pr4ppd@gmail.com PREGNANT ON PROZAC Contrary to popular belief, pregnancy is not always an exciting, happy or glowing experience. Clinical depression affects 15-20% of pregnant women, sometimes hitting so hard that the moms-to-be attempt suicide. Mothers of multiples are at even higher risk with more than 25% suffering during pregnancy and postpartum. The new mother of eight in LA needs regular mental health assessment . Prenatal and postpartum depression is a hidden illness with potential grave consequences. Many women are on life-saving anti-depressants before pregnancy and can’t afford to go off or other women develop a deep depression while pregnant and don’t know where to turn for relief, as most doctors are uneducated about treatments during pregnancy. Dr. Shoshana Bennett has clients who are ready to tell their stories on radio or TV. Jennifer wanted to avoid anti-depressants during pregnancy, but ended up needing one. Marlo refused medication and was able to get through her pregnancy with natural treatments. Dr. Shosh knows the struggles. She is the survivor of two life-threatening, undiagnosed postpartum depressions and the founder of Postpartum Assistance for Mothers. A pioneer in the often-ignored field of postpartum depression, Dr. Shosh is the author of the newly released Pregnant on Prozac, The Essential Guide to Making the Best Decision for You and Your Baby , a hard hitting look at the various treatment options available for pregnant women today. Many women panic and scramble for answers after learning they’re pregnant. This is the only book of its kind. Dr. Shosh will provide simple, practical tips for wellness. TALKING POINTS : Does the media exaggerate the risk? Is dose tapering a safe option? What alternatives are worth pursuing? What happens when the pediatrician disagrees with the psychiatrist? About Dr. Shoshana Bennett, PhD: Shoshana Bennett , PhD, is also the author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies . A clinical psychologist , she founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987 and has helped over 17,000 women recover from depression in pregnancy and postpartum. She has appeared on national radio and TV shows, including 20/20 and The Doctors . Dr. Shosh is interviewed regularly on radio and television and has been quoted in dozens of newspapers and magazines such as the The Wall Street Journal , Boston Globe, Glamour, Psychology Today , New York Post, Self, Cosmopolitan, and the Chicago Tribune. For more information visit http://clearsky-inc.com/ Dr. Bennett is available for interviews and consultation.
As I begin writing this article for new fathers, my twin girls Felicity and Mikayla have just turned seven weeks old as of today. They were born in Tucson, AZ at St. Joseph’s. Being a new father myself, I had attended every appointment with my wife for the health checkups, ultrasounds, and of course, the delivery! But I have always felt the need to do more than just comfort and support my wife (as important as that was) and that my calling as a father was to protect the health and defend the welfare of my new daughters. After getting this far and reflecting on the trials and moments of joy of having beautiful newborn daughters, I have become passionate about sharing the knowledge and wisdom gained from conception until the present. This guide will voice my opinions and refer you to articles, books, and videos that will show you how there are many things in this world that we need to protect and defend our newborn children from that are not so obvious to the average person. For a free copy of the full article (PDF Format), e-mail me at newfathers@gmail.com . D. Hughes New Father of Twins
My wife and I found out 8 weeks ago that she is pregnant. I have been
freaking out off and on throughout the entire first trimester. My
thoughts are that I am 30 and still a big kid myself! Don't get me
wrong, I have a great job, and we are able to have my wife stay at home
wth the baby, but I am still nervous every so often.
My wife and I found out 8 weeks ago that she is pregnant. I have been freaking out off and on throughout the entire first trimester. My thoughts are that I am 30 and still a big kid myself! Don't get me wrong, I have a great job, and we are able to have my wife stay at home wth the baby, but I am still nervous every so often.
I believe I will be a good father, and hear all of the time that this is normal. I wanted to tell others that they are not the only one "Freakin Out", and I am sure we will all be successful parents.