Overcoming your fears of giving birth
Can’t stop fretting about your upcoming labor? Here’s how to put your fears to rest.
by: Nancy Ripton
Childbirth fears
- Women who suffer from fear of childbirth during pregnancy are at an increased risk of having an emergency C-section or vaginal delivery involving vacuums or other instruments.
- What your mother says about childbirth and her attitude may influence your own feelings toward delivery.
- It's important to find out whether your own birth was difficult because it can have an effect on your subconscious.
- The more you learn about what to expect during delivery, the better you will feel about it.
- The most important step in easing childbirth fears is to surround yourself with a positive support network.
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