Howard, Sarah
(2020)
Fear of childbirth : psychological and medical interventions.
Doctor of Clinical Psychology thesis, University of Liverpool.
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Abstract
Childbirth is a highly complex and subjective life experience for women. Despite significant advances in maternity care provision (Iravani, Zarean, Janghorbani, & Bahrami, 2015), women can experience negative appraisals about pregnancy and birth if they have high levels of fear. Fear of childbirth (FOC) can have long-term implications for both mother and baby (Nilsson et al., 2018). Women are more at risk of pre-and post-natal mental health difficulties (Veringa, et al., 2016), and babies development can be affected (Schetter & Tanner, 2012). FOC can also influence women's decision making about delivery (Eide, Morken, & Bæøre, 2019). In Europe, between 7% and 22% of caesarean sections on maternal request (CSMR) were performed due to FOC (Saisto & Halmesmäaki, 2003). The number of caesarean sections (CS) without medical justifications have increased globally (Mascarello, Horta, & Silveira, 2017). With regards to maternity services in the United Kingdom, they are currently not required to ask women about FOC (Richens, Hindley, & Lavender, 2015). Subsequently, the identification of FOC and the support offered to women varies (O'Brien, Garbett, Burden, Winter, & Siassakos, 2017). Research also suggests that ... (continues)
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctor of Clinical Psychology) |
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| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Oct 2020 09:00 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Aug 2025 23:23 |
| DOI: | 10.17638/03099829 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3099829 |
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