Fear of Childbirth: It is Time to Talk About It! - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. 2022;44(10):907-908
Fear encompasses concerns on a spectrum ranging from mild fear to phobia. When it comes to fear related to childbirth, there is no consensus on its exact definition. However, there is no doubt about its importance in obstetric care.– When fear of childbirth is intense, it can harm the woman’s health,, becoming a disabling factor that interferes with the daily routine, such as occupational and domestic activities and social life.
There are disagreements regarding the prevalence of fear of childbirth (FOC) due to the lack of consensus on its definition, as well as the differences in the diagnostic methods adopted by the studies.– In general, it is known that some degree of concern and fear can be presented by up to 80% of pregnant women., In Brazil, this topic is rarely discussed among health professionals, and the assessment of its real prevalence remains unknown.
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Fear encompasses concerns on a spectrum ranging from mild fear to phobia. When it comes to fear related to childbirth, there is no consensus on its exact definition. However, there is no doubt about its importance in obstetric care.– When fear of childbirth is intense, it can harm the woman's health,, becoming a disabling factor that interferes with the daily routine, such as occupational and domestic activities and social life.
There are disagreements regarding the prevalence of fear of childbirth (FOC) due to the lack of consensus on its definition, as well as the differences in the diagnostic methods adopted by the studies.– In general, it is known that some degree of concern and fear can be presented by up to 80% of pregnant women., In Brazil, this topic is rarely discussed among health professionals, and the assessment of its real prevalence remains unknown.
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