Molly McIntyre – illustratör

Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum depression, and even self-harm. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better!Author Karen Kleiman—coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center—comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking new source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious, warm yet not sugary, and perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to resource for moms, partners, and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.

An illustrated guide helping new parents manage postpartum OCD and anxiety with expert strategies from the author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, Karen Kleiman, and licensed counselor Noah Suzuki.Feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts and obsessive checking after your baby? Stuck in a cycle of assessing, obsessing, checking, and doubting?You don't need a heavy clinical manual—you need relief, fast. In Unchecked, maternal mental health pioneer Karen Kleiman (the trusted voice behind Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts) and counselor Noah Suzuki deliver proven, bite-sized strategies to disrupt the postpartum OCD loop. This guide gives you the exact tools you need to disarm scary thoughts, ease your nervous system, and reclaim your confidence.Through practical tips and relatable comics, you’ll learn how to break the cycle of obsessive thoughts, gain reassurance, and feel calmer and more confident as a new parent. It’s an easy-to-read package perfect for parents who don’t have the time or energy to sit down and read a book.Every page empowers you with clarity, validation, and support so you can leave the doubts unchecked and focus on enjoying your baby.Available in English and Spanish!

Una guía ilustrada que ayuda a padres primerizos a manejar el TOC y la ansiedad posparto con estrategias expertas de Karen Kleiman, autora de Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, y del consejero certificado Noah Suzuki.¿Te sientes abrumada por pensamientos intrusivos y estar pendiente de tu bebé en forma obsesiva? ¿Estás atrapada en un ciclo de evaluación, obsesión, revisión y duda?Karen Kleiman, con un máster en Trabajo Social y licencia para trabajo social clínico, y el consejero certificado Noah Suzuki presentan Desenfreno, una guía práctica ilustrada para lidiar con el TOC y la ansiedad posparto. Juntos, encaran el importante tema de proteger la salud mental de los padres con estrategias basadas en evidencia que reducen la ansiedad y gestionan las acciones y pensamientos obsesivos.Mediante estrategias prácticas y cómics al estilo del best-seller Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts con los que identificarse, ambos padres aprenderán a romper el ciclo de pensamientos obsesivos, a aumentar su confianza y a sentirse más tranquilos y seguros de sí mismos como padres primerizos. Es un paquete fácil de leer, perfecto para quienes no tienen tiempo ni energía para sentarse a leer un libro.Cada página empodera con claridad, validación y apoyo a fin de poder dejar de lado las dudas desenfrenadas y poderse enfocar en disfrutar del bebé.¡Disponible en inglés y español!