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Perinatal OCD Information for Clinical Providers
As a clinical provider of any profession working with perinatal mental health, it is likely you have already seen perinatal OCD among your clients – whether you’ve recognized it or… Read more »
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Core Competencies by Clinical Profession
These core competencies were developed to address baseline levels of knowledge to recognize and address perinatal OCD among the different types of providers encountering pregnant and postpartum women. Click on… Read more »
Perinatal OCD Treatment
According to the National Institutes of Health, the gold standard for treatment of perinatal OCD is a form of psychotherapy called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Medication (namely selective serotonin reuptake… Read more »
Perinatal OCD Screening & Screening Tools
It is recommended that perinatal mental health screening for depression and anxiety occur at least once during pregnancy and at least once during the 12 months postpartum. This should include… Read more »
Perinatal OCD Overview
Perinatal Intrusive Thoughts Many childbearing parents and their family members experience unwanted and unexpected thoughts, referred to as “intrusive thoughts,” during the perinatal period. These thoughts are common, and -… Read more »