OCD

Understanding Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: Video from Dr. Marlene Freeman

In a recent video, Dr. Marlene Freeman delivers an expert commentary on postpartum OCD, highlighting research showing intrusive thoughts are common, distressing, and not linked to infant harm.

By |2026-04-20T09:47:02-04:00April 15th, 2026|OCD, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Understanding Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: Video from Dr. Marlene Freeman

High Prevalence of OCD in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

While we have relatively limited information regarding the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OC) during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Previous studies have indicated that women may be more vulnerable to the onset of OCD during [...]

By |2021-05-06T14:46:39-04:00May 6th, 2021|Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on High Prevalence of OCD in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

New Study at CWMH: Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms During the Postpartum Period

Recent studies have shown that pregnancy and childbirth are frequently associated with the onset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  While most women do not have the full set of symptoms to meet diagnostic criteria for [...]

By |2016-11-04T11:26:45-04:00November 3rd, 2016|Depressive Disorders, OCD, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on New Study at CWMH: Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms During the Postpartum Period
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