Anxiety

Peripartum anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder sometimes occur, and often worsen in women that have a prior history of panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Although likely an underestimate, approximately 6 percent of women experience anxiety during pregnancy and 10 percent experience postpartum anxiety.

Common symptoms include:

  • Excessive worry
  • Sleep and appetite issues
  • Panic attacks
  • Uncontrollable obsessive thoughts
  • Racing thoughts
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