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Perinatal Anxiety

What is Perinatal Anxiety

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Perinatal Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, about your child and your ability to care for your child. While it is normal for any parent to feel anxious about a new baby, Perinatal Anxiety is a more intense and continuous anxiety onset during antepartum and/or postpartum. Perinatal Anxiety can and often does occur in conjunction with Perinatal Depression.

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How do you Treat Perinatal Anxiety?

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Perinatal Anxiety can be managed and treated with professional help. If you or someone you know is suffering from severe anxiety please contact Dr. Montfort for a free consultation or schedule an appointment.

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What are the Symptoms of Perinatal Anxiety?

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 Symptoms of Perinatal Anxiety include:

  • Panic attacks

  • Insomnia

  • Loss of appetite

  • Constant nervousness and worry

  • Fear (of losing control, illness, or danger)

  • Inexplicable dizziness, shaking, nausea, hot flashes, or shortness of breath

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What can Cause Perinatal Anxiety?

 

  • You may be more prone to Perinatal Anxiety if:

  • Clinical anxiety runs in your family

  • You have a history of severe anxiety or panic attacks

  • You have experienced a hormonal imbalance

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