Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts: Stop the Spiral of Anxiety and OCD to Reclaim Wellness on Your Motherhood Journey

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Say goodbye to anxiety, OCD, and alarming thoughts with this compassionate guide for new moms.

Many parents envision pregnancy and birth as occasions for celebratory joy, but it can also be a difficult and demanding experience that leads many women to physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, and ultimately, chronic burnout. Yet, if you're like many other women, you may also be struggling with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. While women are regularly screened for and educated about postpartum depression at prenatal and postnatal care visits, most are not screened for anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). If you're experiencing anxiety or OCD, this gentle guide can help you find peace from worry, get unstuck from scary thoughts, and start focusing on the beautiful journey ahead of you.

Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) strategies to soothe anxiety and stop the spiral of frightening thoughts during the crucial perinatal period-so you can spend less time "in your head," and more time connecting with your child during this crucial bonding period. You'll learn to understand what's driving your anxious thoughts and behaviors; make peace with uncertainty; avoid unhelpful mind traps; connect with your values; set boundaries with others; and create lifelong, stress-free habits that better serve you and your growing family.

Maternal wellness" has traditionally focused on the physical health of women, thereby ensuring the health of the baby. However, the actual wellness of a mother as a whole person has often been neglected, leaving many to experience emotional and mental challenges without adequate resources or even acknowledgement. If you're struggling with perinatal anxiety or OCD, this essential guide can help you reclaim your mental health, so you can get back to the things that truly matter to you.

Reviews

"In Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts, Jenny Yip brings to light an often-overlooked aspect of motherhood. This book is a vital resource for expecting parents, unraveling the complexities of intrusive thoughts and guilt they bring. Its honest and insightful approach makes it a must-read for navigating the emotional landscape of motherhood. I wholeheartedly recommend it as a guide to reclaiming wellness and joy in the journey of parenting."
--Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD, professor, and director of clinical training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

--Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD

"In Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts, Jenny Yip deconstructs the mystery of maternal anxiety and provides practical tools for stopping the spiral of intrusive thoughts. The applications and sound advice of this book stretch from motherhood and managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to good advice for living--for everyone. Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts is an important resource for all the many moms out there who deserve reprieve from the traps of anxiety, guilt, and exhaustion."
--Mali Heled Kinberg, PhD, professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; and the Anderson School of Management

--Mali Heled Kinberg, PhD

"Jenny Yip explores the perinatal territory of women's experiences with negative intrusive thoughts by sharing her personal experience and through the stories of other women. This is a very emotionally powerful, engaging book that will reach women who silently suffer, wondering if they are alone in struggling with the challenges and shame that OCD, postpartum depression, and/or anxiety brings. Yip provides wise guidance and practical strategies."
--Barbara Van Noppen, PhD, LCSW, clinical professor of psychiatry and the behavioral sciences, and vice chair for faculty development at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California

--Barbara Van Noppen, PhD, LCSW

"Jenny Yip's book on OCD is a beacon of hope for families navigating this complex journey. Her insightful, compassionate approach has transformed the way my family understands, navigates, and dare I say, 'cured' OCD. Yip's expertise shines through every page, offering practical tools and empowering insights. This book is a must for anyone touched by OCD. Yip has profoundly impacted our healing journey and deep understanding about OCD. She's true magic."
--Jennifer Meyer, CEO and founder of Jennifer Meyer Jewelry

--Jennifer Meyer

"Jenny Yip's book would have saved me so much strife over a decade ago as a new parent with OCD. I'm thrilled that people who give birth and their families can now turn to Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts. From guiding readers through embracing uncertainty to coaching them on how to let go of socially constructed pressure put on new moms, this book is a game changer for parents with anxiety."
--Kavin Senapathy, science and health journalist, and author of The Progressive Parent

--Kavin Senapathy

"Practical and compelling answers for new moms on how to navigate through the often-overwhelming anxiety, OCD, and depression that can strike after childbirth. Jenny Yip's honest stories of her struggles with OCD, along with her experience as a clinician, bring the book alive and provide hope for these common mental health challenges--so that everyone in the family can shed debilitating worry and get back to bonding with baby!"
--Susan Boaz, board president of the International OCD Foundation, and passionate advocate for everyone with OCD

--Susan Boaz
"Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts is a must-read for new mothers silently battling anxiety, worries, or OCD. Jenny Yip compassionately explores the intersection of motherhood and intrusive thoughts, providing invaluable insights and evidence-based strategies to navigate this often-isolating experience. From tackling the unique challenges of the postpartum period to dissecting societal pressures fostering perfectionism and guilt, this is an essential companion for anyone on the profound journey of motherhood."
--Sabine Wilhelm, PhD, professor at Harvard Medical School, and director of the Center for OCD and Related Disorders (CORD) at Massachusetts General Hospital--Sabine Wilhelm, PhD
"Jenny Yip expertly dives deep into the struggles generated by intrusive thoughts and postpartum anxiety, shedding light on a topic often shrouded in silence. She bravely shares her own personal journey, along with examples from her vast clinical experience, with compassionate insight and immediately actionable advice. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the overlooked and misunderstood world of postpartum anxiety with resilience and hope."
--Layne Kumetz, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist in Beverly Hills, CA; and attending physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center--Layne Kumetz, MD
"Jenny Yip has opened up about her own struggles with OCD in a way that will resonate with many. For years people have turned to her for guidance as a specialist on OCD. This book will continue to solidify her as a go-to person in this field, and will also serve as a road map to help many other mothers with their own struggles."
--Stephanie Siegel, founder of S Media-Consulting, and former supervising producer for NBC News--Stephanie Siegel

Author Bio

Jenny Yip, PsyD, is a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist; author; speaker; media contributor; and a nationally recognized obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and parenting expert. Since childhood, Yip has fought her own personal battle with OCD. Inspired by her childhood struggles and motivated to help others overcome theirs, Yip has dedicated her professional career to treating families and individuals with severe OCD, parental stress, and anxiety disorders. She is board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology, and has treated severe OCD and anxiety disorders for more than two decades.

Yip is on the board of directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), where she co-chairs the Diversity Advisory Council and facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force. She is a clinical member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and a clinical fellow of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). She founded the Renewed Freedom Center (Los Angeles, CA, in 2008) and the Little Thinkers Center (Los Angeles, CA, in 2016) to provide the most advanced treatments to children, parents, and families. She is a regular speaker about mental health, family dynamics, pediatric development, and maternal wellness, and has presented her work at more than one hundred national and international conferences. She has published numerous articles and continually provides training in her areas of expertise. As the go-to expert, Yip regularly appears on television, podcasts, national radio, and in print-lending more than twenty years of professional experience in evidence-based clinical treatments, teaching, and research.