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Fear of childbirth, mental health, and medication use during pregnancy
Archives of Women's Mental Health, 2012The aim of this work was to study the associations between medication use, fear of childbirth, and maternal mental health. Pregnant women (n = 1,984) were recruited through routine antenatal care at a Norwegian hospital from November 2008 through April 2010. Data were collected by three self-completed questionnaires at pregnancy week 17 and 32 and at 8
Hedvig, Nordeng +3 more
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Does fear of childbirth during pregnancy predict emergency caesarean section?
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2002Objective Caesarean section rates are rising dramatically in the UK. It has been estimated that they have increased from 10% to 22% of all births over 15 years. A Swedish study has suggested that fear of childbirth during pregnancy may increase the risk of emergency caesarean section.
Rebecca, Johnson, Pauline, Slade
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Identification of Women with Significant Fear of Childbirth during Late Pregnancy
Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 1982An unselected, consecutive series of 139 third-trimester pregnant women was investigated concerning 'fear of delivery'. Two methods to identify women with this sentiment were used independently and on the same occasion; i.e. a personal interview and a questionnaire including statements concerning 'fear of childbirth' to be affirmed or denied.
B, Areskog, B, Kjessler, N, Uddenberg
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Fear of childbirth and history of abuse: implications for pregnancy and delivery
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 2006AbstractBackground. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of fear of childbirth, and to find possible associations to selected sociodemographic factors and important life events. A secondary aim was to explore the relationship between these factors and pregnancy outcome. Methods.
Runa, Heimstad +4 more
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Fear of using medicines in pregnancy risks the lives of women and children
British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2022Medicine research and development has been instrumental in improving outcomes for countless individuals, but women, especially pregnant women, have been left behind. Disadvantaged during pregnancy as a result of apprehension over drug use for new or existing conditions, women face worse outcomes for under- or untreated disease.
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Altered prefrontal cortical function during processing of fear-relevant stimuli in pregnancy
Behavioural Brain Research, 2011In non-pregnant individuals, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) is involved in the regulation of emotion, and appears to play a role in anxiety. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) detects cortical neural activation without harmful radiation making it safe for use in pregnancy.
Roos A. +4 more
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Tocophobia: Mind-Boggling Fear of Pregnancy and Childbirth
A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical ResearchTokophobia, also known as maieusiophobia or parturiphobia, which is fear of childbirth. To some extent, it can be considered as a normal human phenomenon considering the painful and unpredictable experience but severe forms that affect the daily functioning of the woman are labeled as pathological forms of Tokophobia.
G. Sarojini, P. L. Murugalakshmi
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Fear of childbirth during pregnancy may increase the risk of emergency cesarean section
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 1998The purpose of our study was to elucidate the association between fear of childbirth, general anxiety, and stress coping during the third trimester of pregnancy, and a subsequent delivery by emergency cesarean section.In a case-control study, 1,981 Swedish-speaking women completed three self-assessment questionnaires at 32 weeks' gestation.
E L, Ryding +3 more
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A test for fear of pregnancy and its relation to oral contraceptives
Journal of Psychiatric Research, 1972Abstract A Fear of Pregnancy Test (FOPT) was developed to ascertain the relationship between this fear and the use of oral contraceptives. Fifty-four female patients, taking a multiphasic health examination, indicated the degree to which they feared the various items composing the Fear Survey Schedule III. Mostly on the basis of the mean ratings, ten
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Fears during pregnancy. An interview study of 200 postpartum women.
Israel journal of medical sciences, 1976Within 48 hr of delivery, 200 women were questioned about their fears and anxieties during pregnancy. Fears during pregnancy were reported by 81% of the mothers; 52% reported fears about the birth of a malformed child, 29% about a mentally defective child and 28% about the death of the child.
H, Heymans, S T, Winter
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