Post-Partum OCD
What Is Postpartum OCD? Postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder is a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that affects new mothers (and sometimes fathers) after childbirth. It is characterized by persistent, intrusive, and often distressing thoughts (obsessions) accompanied by repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) intended to neutralize those thoughts or prevent perceived harm. While OCD can emerge […]