Establishing a valid construct of fear of childbirth: Findings from in-depth interviews with women and midwives
(2019)
Journal Article
Slade, P., Balling, K., Sheen, K., & Houghton, G. (2019). Establishing a valid construct of fear of childbirth: Findings from in-depth interviews with women and midwives. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2241-7
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 associated with adverse obstetric outcomes and postpartum mental health difficulties.... Read More about Establishing a valid construct of fear of childbirth: Findings from in-depth interviews with women and midwives.