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Two Studies Find Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Much More Common

by Katherine Stone | 21 comments

In the past, it was always estimated that about 3% of postpartum women would get postpartum OCD. That number never made any sense to me, given how many of you with whom I speak about intrusive thoughts and other significant obsessive and compulsive symptoms. Plus, I...

The Two Scariest Moments of Her Postpartum OCD

by Katherine Stone | 17 comments

Today is part 2 of Becky’s story of struggling with severe postpartum OCD, in which she shares the two scariest moments for her during that experience. (Please note: If you are currently vulnerable, you may want to skip this story because sometimes reading about...
Postpartum OCD & Intrusive Thoughts: When The Wheels Come Off

Postpartum OCD & Intrusive Thoughts: When The Wheels Come Off

by Katherine Stone | 3 comments

I haven’t had postpartum OCD since 2001/02. The further away you get from these experiences, I’m very happy to say, the easier it gets. I rarely if ever feel the heavy heart. I don’t look over my shoulder wondering when the hell is going to show up...

Good News on Postpartum Psychosis & Postpartum OCD

by Katherine Stone | 3 comments

It’s Friday and there’s lots of news going on out there about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, postpartum OCD and postpartum PTSD, so let’s do a news roundup, shall we? 1.. Postpartum Psychosis Can Be Prevented in High Risk Women –...

Mom Searched Two Years For Diagnosis of Postpartum OCD

by Katherine Stone | 87 comments

Every now and then I get an email from a mom that reinforces why we need so much more awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, even among physicians.  I’ve reprinted the email here, with permission: I reached out and reached out again and again, but...
Researchers Say They Can Prevent Postpartum OCD

Researchers Say They Can Prevent Postpartum OCD

by Katherine Stone | 3 comments

Psychologists say they have found a way to prevent or at least seriously reduce the incidence of postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder or postpartum OCD.  Researchers from the University of Miami, Florida State University and the University of North Carolina found...
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Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.

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Six Things

  • 6 Things To Avoid If You Have PPD Or Anxiety
  • 6 Tools To Help You Feel Understood Thru PPD & Anxiety
  • 6 Things That Affect How Long It Takes to Recover from PPD
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  • 6 Surprising Symptoms of PPD & Anxiety
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Meet Katherine

Katherine Stone

Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.

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