What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the clinical features of perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder and how to effectively treat it.

February 2, 2026

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

Key Points

To explore the clinical features of perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder and how to effectively treat it.
Review of clinical features associated with perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (pOCD)
Analysis of prevalence rates during pregnancy and postpartum periods
Case illustration to demonstrate treatment approaches
The global prevalence of pOCD can reach 9.1% during pregnancy and 6.2% postpartum.
Clinicians may encounter pOCD even when not directly working with perinatal populations.

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.

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