Author(s):
G. Sarojini, P. L. Murugalakshmi
Email(s):
sarojinimerlin@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/ijnmr.2024.31 
Address:
G. Sarojini1, P. L. Murugalakshmi2
1Vice Principal, Parimala College of Nursing, Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu, India.
2Principal, Parimala College of Nursing, Kovilpatti, Tamilnadu, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 3,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Tokophobia, also known as maieusiophobia or parturiphobia, which is fear of childbirth. To some extent, it can be considered as a normal human phenomenon considering the painful and unpredictable experience but severe forms that affect the daily functioning of the woman are labeled as pathological forms of Tokophobia. It is a very specific and harrowing condition. It has been a difficult task to study the prevalence and impact of Tokophobia because of shortage of adequate psychological measurements. There is both an urgency and desirability for development of a multidisciplinary approach towards fear of childbirth due to its complexity and obstetric, anesthesiological, psychological and psychiatric implications. An improved etiological and developmental understanding of tokophobia is required to determine the onset and progression of the condition and underpin appropriate, effective and evidence-based interventions.
Cite this article:
G. Sarojini, P. L. Murugalakshmi. Tocophobia: Mind-Boggling Fear of Pregnancy and Childbirth. A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2024; 3(3):135-7. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2024.31
Cite(Electronic):
G. Sarojini, P. L. Murugalakshmi. Tocophobia: Mind-Boggling Fear of Pregnancy and Childbirth. A and V Pub International Journal of Nursing and Medical Research. 2024; 3(3):135-7. doi: 10.52711/ijnmr.2024.31 Available on: https://ijnmronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-3-3-10
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