Perinatal Mood Disorders Tag

15 Mar Beyond Depression: Diagnosing Postpartum OCD–Part 2 (& video)

Posted at 17:43h in Postpartum Depression, postpartum depression treatment by Dr. Christina Hibbert 0 Comments

In Part 1, we explained the symptoms of Pregnancy/Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (PPOCD) and what makes this disorder the most misunderstood of all the Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders. (If you have not yet read Part 1, I suggest doing so before moving on.) In Part 2 we discuss...

08 Mar Beyond Depression: Understanding Pregnancy & Postpartum OCD–Part 1

Posted at 19:51h in Postpartum Depression, postpartum depression treatment by Dr. Christina Hibbert 6 Comments

Beyond Postpartum Depression (PPD) Postpartum Depression (PPD) is the most commonly talked about and treated form of Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). It affects as many as one in five new mothers (up to 20%), and can have a significant impact on the father, the infant, and...