This study was conducted to determine the effect of haptonomy applied to pregnant women
on perceived stress, fear of childbirth, and prenatal attachment. The population of the …

Background: Fear of childbirth (FOC) is considered one of the factors influencing the
increase in elective cesarean section. The appropriate solution to reduce the FOC has not …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of haptotherapy during pregnancy on mother-child bonding
(MCB). Population or Sample: Primigravida and multigravida (N= 73). Methods: Data were …

Objective: To evaluate the effect of haptotherapy on severe fear of childbirth in pregnant
women. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Community midwifery practices and a …

Background About six percent of pregnant women suffer from severe fear of childbirth.
These women are at increased risk of obstetric labour and delivery interventions and pre …

Objectives: This research was conducted to analyze the effect of foot reflexology on the
anxiety levels of women during labor. Design, Setting and Subjects: The study was …

The review summarizes the relevant literature regarding fear of childbirth. A substantial
number of (pregnant) women are more or less afraid of childbirth and a significant minority …

Background Considering the role of fear of childbirth (FOC) in the enhancement of
unnecessary cesarean sections (CS), the present study aimed at evaluating the effect of …

Aim This study aimed to determine the effect of an attachment‐based intervention program
(ABIP) on attachment, prenatal expectation and stress levels in pregnant women. Methods …

Materials and methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 110 nulliparous pregnant women
were selected out of all pregnant women referring to Fatemieh Hospital in Hamadan, Iran …