Objective To create a clear and acceptable measure of fear of childbirth with satisfactory
content validity for use with English-speaking women in the UK. Background Fear of …

Background Fear of childbirth is related to but not synonymous with general anxiety, and
represents a superior predictor for maternal and infant outcomes. There is a need to improve …

Objective: The objective of the current study was to investigate the relationship between the
newly developed Childbirth Fear Questionnaire (CFQ) and demographic and reproductive …

Abstract Objectives Determine whether the Fear of Birth Scale (FOBS) is a useful screening
instrument for Fear of Childbirth (FoC) and examine the potential added value of screening …

Aim The aim of this pilot study was to explore the Fear of Birth Scale in a mixed sample of
women of childbearing age, by investigating the levels of childbirth fear and the content of …

Background Fear of childbirth (FOC) can have a negative impact on a woman's
psychological wellbeing during pregnancy and her experience of birth. It has also been …

Fear of childbirth affects as many as 20% of pregnant people, and has been associated with
pregnancy termination, prolonged labour, increased risk of emergency and elective …

Background Assessment of childbirth fear, in advance of pregnancy, and early identification
of modifiable factors contributing to fear can inform public health initiatives and/or school …

Abstract Background Fear of Childbirth (FOC) is a common problem affecting women's
health and wellbeing, and a common reason for requesting caesarean section. The aims of …

BACKGROUND: research, conducted predominately in Scandinavian countries, suggests
that a substantial number of women experience high levels of fear concerning childbirth …