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Though everyone can experience intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors at times, it becomes OCD when the cycle is recurring and impairing in one’s life. Perinatal OCD is still OCD, but it occurs either during pregnancy or in the year after birth (postpartum). Many parents also experience OCD symptoms involving worry about their
children in the years beyond the initial postpartum month.