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Psychological perspectives on fear of childbirth

Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2016
The objective of this narrative review was to examine the literature on fear of childbirth from a psychological perspective, addressing the specificity of childbirth fear, the pathways of fear acquisition, and the physiological, cognitive and behavioral aspects of fear.
Elisabet Rondung, Johanna Thomtén, Orjan Sundin   +2 more
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Fear of Childbirth/Tokophobia: Implications for Childbirth Educators

The Journal of Perinatal Education
Most women experience childbirth with a positive outlook. However, some women have perceptions of trauma, invasive exams, loss of control, and violation of privacy in childbirth, leading to disgust, aversion, and fear. Severe fear of childbirth (FOC) is called tokophobia, which can profoundly affect the experience and outcomes of pregnancy, childbirth,
Betty Carlson, Bowles, Marty, Gibson
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Swedish midwives’ perceptions of fear of childbirth

Midwifery, 2010
to describe midwives' experiences with, and perceptions of, women with fear of childbirth.a qualitative study with a phenomenographic approach. Data were collected by means of interviews in focus groups.four focus groups at four types of hospital in Southern Sweden over a period of 18 months, 2004-2006.21 experienced midwives.four description ...
Klaas Wijma, Siw Alehagen
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Antenatal Fear of Childbirth as a Risk Factor for a Bad Childbirth Experience

Healthcare (Switzerland), 2023
Giving birth is one of the most impressive experiences in life. However, many pregnant women suffer from fear of childbirth (FOC) and experience labour in very different ways, depending on their personality, previous life experiences, pregnancy, and ...
Azahara Rúger-Navarrete, Juana Maria Vazquez-Lara, Luciano Rodríguez-Díaz   +2 more
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Personality and fear of childbirth

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2007
AbstractBackground. Socioeconomic factors and previous experiences of delivery are known to influence pregnant women's fear of childbirth. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between stable personality traits, fear of childbirth during late pregnancy, and experience of the delivery. Methods.
Berit Sjögren, G Edman, Elsa Lena Ryding   +2 more
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A Longitudinal Survey of Childbirth‐Related Fear and Associated Factors

JOGNN - Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 2011
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of childbirth-related fear from pregnancy to one year after childbirth and to identify factors associated with being cured of childbirth-related fear.DesignA longitudinal regional survey.SettingThree hospitals in a ...
Ingegerd Hildingsson, Christina Nilsson, Annika Karlström   +2 more
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Fear of childbirth: a neglected dilemma

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2003
Severe fear of childbirth complicates 6% to 10% of parturients and is manifested as nightmares, physical complaints and difficulties in concentrating on work or on family activities. Very often fear of childbirth leads to request for an elective cesarean section (CS). In Finland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, fear of childbirth or maternal request is
Terhi Saisto, Erja Halmesmäki
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The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on self-efficacy and fear of childbirth in pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analyses.

Journal of Affective Disorders, 2023
BACKGROUND Mindfulness-based interventions are a relatively new and potentially useful psychological approach in prenatal care. This study aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness-based programs on pregnant women's fear of childbirth FOC and self ...
S. Abdolalipour, Sakineh Mohammad Alizadeh Charandabi, Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, M. Mirghafourvand   +3 more
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The role of antenatal education on maternal self-efficacy, fear of childbirth, and birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

European Journal of Midwifery
INTRODUCTION Antenatal education programs aim to prepare expectant mothers for childbirth and early parenthood. This meta-analysis assessed the impact of these programs on maternal psychological outcomes and birth experiences, focusing on childbirth self-
A. Zaman, H. Fadlalmola, S. Ibrahem, F. Ismail, H. Abedelwahed, A. M. Ali, N. Abdelgadim, A. Mustafa, I. Ahmed, N. M. Ahmed, Amna Ahmed Eltyeb, Dalia Gaafar, S. Alnassry, A. Adam, N. S. Yasin, R. A. Ali, Aida A. Fadlalla, Amira E. Eltayeb, A. M. Saad   +18 more
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Fear of Childbirth in Late Pregnancy

Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1982
A consecutive unselected series of 139 pregnant women were personally interviewed during their 31st-33rd week of gestation concerning their feelings at the prospect of the anticipated delivery. A severe fear of childbirth was admitted by 9 women (6%), and another 23 (17%) expressed a more moderate, but still distinct fear of delivery.
B, Areskog, N, Uddenberg, B, Kjessler
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