"Intrusive thoughts and images plague about 1 in 10 pregnant or postpartum parents. The content of these thoughts and images are often so distressing that parents fear mentioning them."
"Shrouded in silence, unwanted intrusive thoughts can worsen, snowballing into greater anxiety and even OCD—a perinatal type of OCD that differs from any other time in life."
"Intrusive thoughts are often focused on the infant but, like my grandmother's, don't have to be. UITs can be about physical harm, both accidental and intentional."
Many pregnant and postpartum parents experience intrusive thoughts and images, which can be graphic and disturbing. These thoughts arise unexpectedly and can lead to increased anxiety or even perinatal OCD if left unaddressed. Approximately 1 in 10 parents face these unwanted intrusive thoughts, often fearing to mention them due to their distressing nature. The content can vary, focusing on harm to the infant or other disturbing scenarios, and untreated cases may worsen with subsequent pregnancies.
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