Jemma Smith suffered anxiety attacks throughout her pregnancy, obsessing about the risks of labor. Her fear of death became so intense she wrote goodbye letters to her partner and unborn child. Mental ...

If you're nervous about childbirth, you're not alone. These tips can help you feel calmer about going into labor.

September 29, 2011 — A report on delivery outcomes comparing women with fear of childbirth with those who are not afraid suggests that the fear of childbirth can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, ...

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth -- regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. The duration of breastfeeding is ...

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth - regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. According to the researchers, the ...

Giving birth to a child is considered a deeply ingrained and fundamental part of a woman’s life. However, there is a significant group of women who feel fear and anxiety with just the thought of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study. The researchers were particularly interested in understanding, from a U.S.

Tokophobia, as it’s called, is not often studied in the United States. But a new survey finds that it may be very common, particularly among Black women and in disadvantaged communities. By Roni Caryn ...

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. According to the researchers, the ...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study. The researchers were particularly interested in understanding, from a U.S.