Learn the signs of perinatal mood disorders ranging from postpartum depression and OCD to postpartum psychosis.
Image by fancycrave1 from PixabayMany parents experience sadness, anxiety, stress, and feelings of overwhelm after the birth of a child. When these emotions persist and significantly interfere with functioning and parent-newborn bonding, it may be indicative of a
The symptoms and emotional challenges of postpartum mood disorders are more intense and long-lasting than those of the baby blues, which peak within the first week of birth and last up to three weeks. Postpartum mood disorders, on the other hand, typically begin within three weeks of birth, but onset is possible through the first postpartum year.though the prevalence may be higher since most studies only look at parents’ symptoms a few weeks postpartum.
Recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or mental images after childbirth — usually centered on the newborn — that feel intrusive, inappropriate, disturbing, and unwanted mark postpartum. Obsessive thoughts often center on the baby being harmed or becoming ill. Parents may perform repetitive behaviors or mental acts — like refusing to hold the baby or constantly checking on them — to reduce these obsessive thoughts or relieve distress.
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