Identifying and treating perinatal obsessive‐compulsive disorder: Clinical features and a case illustration

The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter 2026

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Authors: Lesley A. Norris, Eve Kleiber, Ariana M. Albanese, Joshua J. Kemp, Maggie Allen
DOI: 10.1002/cbl.30925
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References: 2

Abstract

The perinatal period, spanning pregnancy through postpartum, is a time of increased vulnerability to the onset and exacerbation of perinatal obsessive‐compulsive disorder (pOCD). POCD is common, with global prevalence rates of up to 9.1% during pregnancy and 6.2% postpartum (Salari et al., 2024). Consequently, even clinicians who do not work directly with perinatal populations may encounter its effects in their work with children and families.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
The Brown University Child and Adolescent Behavior Letter
Volume
42
Issue
2
Pages
1–4
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN