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Caring for women with mental health problems
before, during and after pregnancy
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Tokophobia
Tokophobia is a severe fear of childbirth that can lead to avoidance of pregnancy or birth.
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Primary tokophobia can affect women who have never given birth. Secondary tokophobia affects women who have previously given birth and may have had a traumatic delivery.
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For more information about symptoms, treatment and support click on the icons below:
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