What are the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety?

Signs and symptoms:

Signs of postpartum anxiety are similar to feelings of general anxiety and are often misdiagnosed or missed entirely. They include:

• Becoming increasingly irritable or annoyed with other people

• Regularly losing it or snapping at other children and feeling guilty after

• Fearing that you could somehow hurt your baby

• Worrying endlessly about the safety or wellbeing of your baby

• Constant intrusive thoughts

Recommended Koble course:

Preparing for post-birth mental health challenges by Aliza Shupac

Recommended Koble session:

Managing prenatal anxiety and mood by Aliza Shupac

Other resources:

• https://www.psycom.net/postpartum-anxiety-postpartum-ocd
• https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents/maternal-mental-health-and-wellbeing/anxiety
• https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/anxiety/