"The identification and treatment of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders is a public health issue; untreated illness can lead to altered functioning of women as they develop in their maternal role. Designed for clinicians delivering postpartum care, including midwives, lactation consultants, physicians, OB-GYN nurse practitioners, and women's health practitioners, Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders provides an overview of the six different mood and anxiety disorders that may present during the postpartum year." "Every chapter begins with the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for that particular disorder and elaborates on its relevance to the postpartum period. Each chapter then moves on to information regarding diagnosis, treatment suggestions, and a case study utilizing the authors' Earthquake Assessment and NURSE Plan." "Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders aims to stimulate creative thinking in the assessment process and treatment plan, with the overall goal of advancing the specialty area of mental health, psychiatry, and women's health."--Jacket.