BackgroundBetween 5% and 14% of women suffer from fear of childbirth (FOC) which is
associated with difficulties during birth and in postnatal psychological adjustment. Therefore …

To date, most studies on paternal childbirth fears have been exploratory or descriptive,
conducted outside of the United States, and focused mainly on White, first-time fathers …

ABSTRACT Background The Fear of Childbirth (FOC) is regarded as a general problem,
which affects women's health and well-being, justifying demanding caesarean section …

Background: It is estimated that approximately 13% of expectant fathers experience a
pathological and debilitating fear of childbirth. Objective: The aim of this integrative review …

Objective Mantram or holy name repetition has long been practiced in every major religious
tradition. Repetition of a mantram as a mindfulness practice is helpful for stress management …

Mantram (or mantra) repetition is the practice of silently repeating a sacred (prayerful) word
or phrase. Based on Buddhist religious and spiritual traditions, mantram repetition has been …

Background Fear of childbirth is reported in 13% of fathers, and it may have adverse
consequences for the fathers' health as well as their families. To reduce the fear of childbirth …

Context: Tokophobia is an intense fear of childbirth that may result in considerable
outcomes. This phenomenon may also be observed in fathers. However, studies are …

Historically, meditation has rarely been a source of controversy. Recently, however, there
have been some heated discussions about the role of meditation and its impact on physical …

Today in the digital age, with our advances in modern technology and communication, there
are additional stressors for our military personnel and Veterans. Constant dangers exist both …