Amy Wenzel describes the main types of perinatal anxiety and the various ways in which they are expressed in women, as well as approaches for assessment and treatment.

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Introduction: Isn't it Normal for New Mothers to Be Anxious?

I. Anxiety in Childbearing Women: Nature and Prevalence

1. Anxiety Symptoms During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
2. Worry and Generalized Anxiety
3. Obsessions and Compulsions
4. Panic Attacks
5. Social Anxiety
6. Childbirth-Related Fear and Trauma
7. A Biopsychosocial Model of Perinatal Anxiety

II. Clinical Management of Anxiety in Childbearing Women

1. Assessment of Perinatal Anxiety
2. Pharmacotherapy for Perinatal Anxiety
3. Psychotherapy for Perinatal Anxiety
4. Self-Help Resources for Perinatal Anxiety

Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

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