HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

8mths postpartum.now i have horrible nightmares(sometimes about my baby dying sometimes i'm getting kidnapped etc..) i wake up with butterflies.why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Asim Rana answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible anxiety iss: Seems like you are struggling with some anxiety issues and it will be beneficial for you to get evaluated by a psychiatrist and possibly consider some meds. Good luck.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have 2 wk baby. Had pupp in pregnancy. Q1: can you get pupps postpartum? Q2: is the prescription corticosteroid cream safe for breastfeeding and holding baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I never had heart burn before pregnancy now Im 3 months post partum and i get it often. Is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Wake up covered in sweat every night no matter what the temperature in the room is. I don't remember having this before I had my baby. I'm 9 months post partum and breast feeding. Should I be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Itchy postpartum stretch marks , there still red. I'm using organic coconut oil every night but when I wake up in the morning my belly itches. Anything else I can use ? And how long they take to get whiter ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had bacterial vaginosis during postpartum with my first baby. I am now 6 weeks postpartum with my second & i again have symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. What could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I've, got a couple hemarhoids after natural delivery of an 8lb 9oz baby, i'm now 2months post partum and they havnt left completely .... Will they?
Had my first postpartum period already and now i'm 10 days delayed of period. My baby is already 16 weeks old. The pt showed negative. Is it normal?
Can you get postpartum depression as far out as 24 months after having your baby?
3 weeks postpartum. I've got constipation now, is Metamucil safe to take? I'm breastfeeding too, so is it harmful for the baby?
Had baby 8 wks ago. Now feeling very down and sad. Postpartum? I have a lot of stress in life not related to baby. Am able to take care of baby fine

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.