Effect of Psychotherapy on Reduction of Fear of Childbirth and Pregnancy Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial

IntroductionThe fear of childbirth (FOC) has an adverse effect on the physical and mental health of pregnant women and increases adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Previous research reported the effect of psychological interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation therapies, and s...

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Main Authors: Somayeh Abdollahi, Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Mouloud Agajani Delavar, Fatemeh Bakouei, Mohammad Chehrazi, Hemmat Gholinia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00787/full