Perinatal Anxiety
There are several different anxiety disorders which can affect women both during pregnancy and post birth these include:
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder,
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Panic Disorder
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Phobias
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (see OCD page)
Anxiety is common in pregnancy and the postnatal period. For more information about anxiety symptoms and treatments click on the icons in the boxes below:
Tommy's Charity
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Information about anxiety in pregnancy and after birth - symptoms and treatment.
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Video of women's experience
Netmums
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Information
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Parent supporters
No Panic
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Information and advice about anxiety, panic and phobias
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Support line
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information leaflets about different types of anxiety disorders and treatments
Baby Buddy
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Videos about mental health including anxiety in pregnancy and after birth
Anxiety UK
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Information about anxiety disorders
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Helpline