The fear of childbirth is also known as Tokophobia. It is almost always suffered by people who have NOT given birth before, although experienced mothers who have had traumatic birth experiences may also suffer from it.
“CBT with Tranceform Psychology has been life changing for me.
I have had anxiety and fear surrounding the idea of pregnancy and childbirth as long as I can remember.
Tokophobia isn’t well known or talked about often, and I found sufferring from it quite isolating and embarrassing.
I just wanted to let you know……..that I am pregnant!
…and…I’m completely fine with it (I’m happy in fact!) which before starting the CBT with you I didn’t think I’d ever be saying.
I haven’t developed the severe sickness I’d imagined I was going to in pregnancy where I thought I’d be bed bound for 9 months,