Evidence and support

Unwanted intrusive thoughts are not equivalent to intent

Unwanted infant-harm thoughts/OCD were not associated with increased reported maternal aggression in this sample.

Research preview · selected sources rechecked September 14, 2026 · independent clinical review pending. These editorial assessments are not formal GRADE ratings. No study here establishes an effect of Brighter Postpartum.

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Unwanted intrusive thoughts are not equivalent to intent

Population and setting: Prospective postpartum study; 388 participants contributed to this analysis.
What was found: Unwanted infant-harm thoughts/OCD were not associated with increased reported maternal aggression in this sample.
Limits and applicability: Clinical assessment distinguishes distressing unwanted thoughts from intent, loss of control or impaired reality testing. Do not make automated custody or policing decisions.

Sources: S41 · Evidence record ↗

Interpretation boundary

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