056: Depression in New Mothers: Realities & Solutions | Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and author who specializes in women's-health research including breastfeeding, depression, trauma, and other health psychology issues.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;">why the commonly sited figure of "10-15% of women suffer from post-partum depression" is dangerously low and what the current research shows</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">how to use her free self-screening tool to see if you should seek help for post-partum depression (link to the screening tool is in the Resources section)</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">5 natural alternatives to prescription medications to successfully treat post-partum depression</li> </ol> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in the conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Kathy's website: <a href= "http://www.KathleenKendall-Tackett.com">www.<span style= "font-weight: 400;">KathleenKendall-Tackett.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">her book Depression in New Mothers, 3rd Ed <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Depression-New-Mothers-Consequences-Alternatives/dp/1138120774/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476594247&sr=1-1&keywords=depression+in+new+mothers"> in Amazon.com</a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Kathy's free <a href= "http://praeclaruspress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/postpartum-at-a-glance-4.pdf"> Post-Partum Screening Tool</a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://www.BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com">www.BreastfeedingMadeSimple.com</a></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">her publishing house with other natural birth related books: <a href= "http://www.praeclaruspress.com">www.PraeclarusPress.com</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Kenda