Real mom fear:“I'm not a fan of pain and the idea of actually giving birth terrified me. When I was pregnant with my first child I remember ...
“Hi, Heidi. I'm 33 weeks pregnant, and I'm so scared of childbirth. I'm especially worried about having to have an epidural or a C-section, ...
"But to step back and say, 'I'm afraid to do this' is OK." Knowing the reason behind a woman's fear of giving birth can help providers and loved ...
Labor and Delivery: Fear of Pain. Any woman who's ever heard a "labor pain horror story" -- and who hasn't -- can't help but feel apprehensive ...
1. Talk it out: Don't be afraid to ask questions and talk about what's bothering you. · 2. Fill your tool box: If pain is your big fear, then make sure ...
It might be helpful to know that there's actually a clinical term for this: “tocophobia, ” which is defined as significant fear of childbirth. Not every ...
Fear No. 1: "I'm going to poop on the delivery room table." Pooping during the second stage of labor, when the cervix is completely dilated, ...
What should I do if I'm afraid of childbirth? Tell your midwife or doctor how you feel, as early in your pregnancy as possible. They may be able to reassure you.
Two weeks after New York City shut down, Poonam Sharma Mathis went into labor. She had once harbored deep fears about childbirth, but ...
Because of COVID-19 and rapidly-changing hospital standards, pregnant women like me have not been able to prepare for their labor and ...