History of fear and childbearing

Maeve Anne O’connell; Rhona O’Connell

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-21063-2_1

History of fear and childbearing

Maeve Anne O’connell
, Rhona O’Connell

INFANT Research Centre

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain

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Abstract

This chapter begins the story of the concept of birth anxiety and fear, exploring how childbearing is documented through the ages, with relevance to the historical culture of birth and birth workers. The chapter will also discuss and explore what has influenced changes in maternity care provision and shaped society’s thinking about birth and its consequences for the women of today.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Understanding Anxiety, Worry and Fear in Childbearing: A Resource for Midwives and Clinicians
Pages	1-18
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21063-2_1
Publication status	Published - 5 Nov 2019

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