Jan 14, 2019 · While clinicians use tools to measure a baby's heart rate, breathing rate and other vital signs that can indicate pain, parents need to tune into their baby's behaviors to suspect …

Mar 20, 2022 · Research finds that it is normal for new parents to have thoughts about harming their baby. But the thoughts don't lead to actions.

Jul 26, 2016 · Though it's always recommended to trust your instincts and take the "better safe than sorry" approach, there are some legit ways to identify if your infant is actually hurting. So …

Jan 31, 2025 · If you’re experiencing perinatal OCD, you may have thoughts like: What if I accidentally harm my baby? What if I don’t know how to be a good parent? What if I pass …

Abdominal pain is common in children, especially during a baby's first year. While your baby can't yet tell you when their tummy hurts, you may notice some signs of discomfort. They may be …

How to tell if your baby is crying in pain. When a baby screams in distress for no obvious reason, pain is typically blamed. But babies can become distressed for reasons other than pain. This …

Feb 10, 2016 · Here are 7 types of baby cries and full descriptions to help you figure it out. 1. Hungry. The very first cue you will have to tune into is the hunger cry. When you’re in doubt, at …

Aug 7, 2012 · Postpartum OCD (ppOCD) - Fear of accidentally or intentionally hurting your baby. Unwanted thoughts/images about harming, molesting, killing.

Sep 2, 2022 · Fears of harming a baby fall under the category of Harm OCD. Individuals may experience fears related to hurting infants or toddlers in some way, whether physical, sexual, …

Jan 30, 2023 · Good moms have scary thoughts. After helping many new moms tackle scary thoughts of hurting their baby, I’m revealing everything you need to know about scary and …