22nd February 2024

A 32-year-old who is 6 weeks postpartum presents to her GP.

A 32-year-old who is 6 weeks postpartum presents to her GP. She is feeling quite anxious about not being a good mother. She is having persistent, distressing thoughts about something awful happening to her baby. She knows this is unlikely, however she can’t shake the feeling that something bad will happen to her. She has been avoiding leaving the house with her baby, she has been keeping a rigid routine just in case something bad happens when she does something out of this routine. She is unable to stop these thoughts and it causes her significant distress and anxiety. 

Which of the following diagnoses are most likely?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.