postpartum depression

Thoughts of harming baby a normal but unpleasant part of postpartum experience

Thoughts of harming baby a normal but unpleasant part of postpartum experience

Many new mothers experience unwanted and intrusive thoughts about intentionally harming their babies, but those thoughts don’t appear to increase the likelihood that they will actually harm their newborn, according to a new UBC study.

Mar 1, 2022

OCD is an anxiety-related condition characterized by the recurrence of unwanted, intrusive and distressing thoughts. Credit: Unsplash

OCD among new mothers more prevalent than previously thought

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) among those who have recently given birth is more common than previously thought, and much of this can be attributed to thoughts of harm related to the baby, new UBC research has found.

Mar 23, 2021

Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought

Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought

Many mothers have likely heard about postpartum depression, but what about postpartum anxiety? According to UBC researcher Nichole Fairbrother, this type of anxiety is not well understood and deserves more attention.

Jul 23, 2019

Researchers found that feelings of powerlessness, a mismatch between reality and expectations of motherhood, and unmet expectations of support contributed to anger in the context of postpartum depression.

Anger overlooked as feature of postnatal mood disorders: UBC study

Women in the postpartum period should be screened for anger in addition to depression and anxiety, new research from the University of British Columbia suggests.    

Jun 26, 2018