Perinatal Anxiety & Panic Disorders

15-20% of pregnant and postpartum moms experience anxiety symptoms that include:

• agitation

• trouble sitting still

• excessive worry or concern about the baby's health or her own health

• racing thoughts

• sleep disturbances (including insomnia)

• feeling out of control

• irritability

Panic symptoms can include periods of extreme anxiety, heart palpitations, chest pain, fear of dying, fear of going crazy or losing control (PSI 2016).