Predictors and Course of Postpartum Obsessions and Compulsions

The purpose of this study is to examine prospectively whether biological and psychological factors that have been correlated with obsessions and compulsions (OCS) precede, coincide with, or follow the onset or exacerbation of perinatal obsessions and compulsions (pOCS). We also investigate the association between perinatal OCS (pOCS), depression and anxiety, and the effects of pOCS on maternal functioning and obstetric outcomes. Results will allow us to learn for the first time about the relative and interactive contributions of biological and psychological variables, leading to a more complete understanding of the factors that explain pOCS and differentiate it from other states, and will foster greater opportunities for developing successful prevention and treatment interventions.

If you are interested in participating this study, feel free to reach out to us: pippilab@med.cornell.edu