Caring for women with mental health problems
before, during and after pregnancy
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Anxiety
There are several different anxiety disorders which can affect women at any time in their life. 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)
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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:
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