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How to handle violent thoughts toward your baby

I keep having dreams about hitting my newborn when she cries and I would never actually do it but the thoughts scare me enough that I called my doctor.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Intrusive thoughts about harming children can signal either mental health needs or inherited trauma responses.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Violence in families — understanding and breaking cycles?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.