Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder -- Postpartum: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a behavioural disorder involving obsessive thoughts and compulsive acts. Postpartum OCD represents one form of manifestation of OCD and involves the development compulsive and/or obsessive thoughts or behaviors. For example, a new mother may fear contamination of the baby and spend excessive amounts of time cleaning items associated with the infant. Stress is a significant trigger for OCD and the postpartum period is often overwhelming, especially if the mother has insufficient support or coping strategies in place. Hormones are also believed to play a part in the development of postpartum OCD. Patients who already suffer OCD may suffer an exacerbation of symptoms in the postpartum period. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder -- Postpartum is available below.
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