Half of new parents have unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harming their infants. Research suggests most aren't dangerous.

Imagine you are standing near the railing of a seventh-floor balcony with your infant in your arms when a sudden thought crosses your mind: You could drop your baby over the edge. How does that make you feel? What are you likely to do?

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