Understanding Perinatal OCD : A Guide for Professionals

Chrissy Jayarajah

ISBN 10: 1839972092 / ISBN 13: 9781839972096

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers Jun 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'Having a basic understanding of what to look for when encountering Perinatal OCD during pregnancy and their postnatal will make the difference between someone suffering silently for years, and someone receiving timely treatment for a condition that can be treated fully.'Written with clinicians and frontline workers in mind but equally accessible to those with perinatal OCD and their families, you can improve your knowledge and understanding of this often misunderstood condition. Every facet of perinatal OCD and the many factors that can influence it are considered. From the concept of being the 'ideal mother' through to the neuroscientific and psychological underpinnings of defining what perinatal OCD is, informs this book's robust clinical recommendations. Practical advice on how to best choose from a wide range of interventions including CBT, art therapy and family therapy will fully prepare you when working with pregnant or postnatal women. Calling for expedient diagnosis and treatment to be delivered with empathy and compassion, families and those experiencing perinatal OCD will also benefit from this deeper understanding, Dr Jayarajah also discusses the important topic of safe prescribing, giving guidance on the use of medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding, for treatment of OCD.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Perinatal OCD : A Guide for Professionals
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Jun 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839972092
• ISBN 13: 9781839972096
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 213W x 135H x 16D millimeters 213 millimeters width by 135 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 304 grams

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Synopsis

'Having a basic understanding of what to look for when encountering Perinatal OCD during pregnancy and their postnatal will make the difference between someone suffering silently for years, and someone receiving timely treatment for a condition that can be treated fully.'

Written with clinicians and frontline workers in mind but equally accessible to those with perinatal OCD and their families, you can improve your knowledge and understanding of this often misunderstood condition. Every facet of perinatal OCD and the many factors that can influence it are considered. From the concept of being the 'ideal mother' through to the neuroscientific and psychological underpinnings of defining what perinatal OCD is, informs this book's robust clinical recommendations. Practical advice on how to best choose from a wide range of interventions including CBT, art therapy and family therapy will fully prepare you when working with pregnant or postnatal women. Calling for expedient diagnosis and treatment to be delivered with empathy and compassion, families and those experiencing perinatal OCD will also benefit from this deeper understanding, Dr Jayarajah also discusses the important topic of safe prescribing, giving guidance on the use of medication in pregnancy and breastfeeding, for treatment of OCD.

About the Author

Dr Chrishanthy Grace Jayarajah is a Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead of community Perinatal Mental Health Services in Central and North West London. Her specialisms include obsessive compulsive disorder and maternal mental health and is trained in a range of interventions including Video interaction for positive parenting, CBT, compassion focussed therapy and systemic psychotherapy. Dr Jayarajah is also a scientific advisor for Maternal OCD Charity and an Executive committee member of the Royal College of Psychiatrics Perinatal Faculty. She also has a passion for womens' health, with a diploma in sexual and reproductive health.