Gaps in Maternal OCD Being Addressed Through New Partnership

Perinatal OCD is a relatively common maternal mental health condition, impacting up to 5% of those who are pregnant and postpartum; yet symptoms, like intrusive thoughts, often confuse patients and providers alike.

To bring this conversation to the forefront, 2020 Mom and the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) formed a partnership and steering committee to more specifically identify gaps, and address them in maternal OCD research, awareness, and screening/treatment.

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What We're Reading

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This month the articles that caught my eye include:

  • Articles documenting research which confirms what we expected, increased risk of anxiety and depression due to COVID,

  • A new recommendation for screening for anxiety in teens and perinatal women and,

  • Announcement of a new NIH tool to identify which hospitals have the highest rates of preventable maternal complications, and more.

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