OBJECTIVE To explore how childbirth self-efficacy, i.e. outcome expectancy and efficacy expectancy, was associated with fear of childbirth (FOC) and how efficacy expectancy and FOC, respectively were related to socio-demographic characteristics, mental problems and preference for a caesarean section. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a consecutive sample of 1000 pregnant nulliparous wome...

BACKGROUND Childbirth fear is linked with lower labor pain tolerance and worse postpartum adjustment. Empirically validated childbirth preparation options are lacking for pregnant women facing this problem. Mindfulness approaches, now widely disseminated, can alleviate symptoms of both chronic and acute pain and improve psychological adjustment, suggesting potential benefit when applied to chil...

COMPARISON OF THE SUPPORTIVE EFFECT A DOULA WITH SELECTED TRAINED COMPANION DURING CHILDBIRTH ON FEAR AND SATISFACTION IN TEENAGE MOTHERS

Objective: This study aimed to determine the fear and anxiety related childbirth postpartum period in last trimester for pregnant women, its relation pain. Methods: was conducted a training research hospital’s obstetric clinic Turkey. Totally, 104 women admitted hospital during they were followed up delivery, which occurred same hospital. Data gathered with an Information Form, Fear of Childbir...

Issue Fear of childbirth (FOC) can be debilitating, impacting women's lives in pregnancy, the puerperium and beyond. Research investigated various interventions for FOC perinatal period, but there been no synthesis experiences women who engaged with these interventions, which would inform clinical practice guidance development future interventions. Aim To conduct a review qualitative stu...

BACKGROUND High levels of childbirth fear impact birth preparation, obstetric outcomes and emotional wellbeing for around one in five women living in developed countries. Higher rates of obstetric intervention and caesarean section (CS) are experienced in fearful women. The efficacy of interventions to reduce childbirth fear is unclear, with no previous randomised controlled trials reporting bi...