Birth Trauma/ Distress

What is it: 

Tokophobia is an intense, persistent fear of pregnancy and childbirth that can interfere with reproductive decisions and emotional wellbeing.

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Examples: 

• Panic thinking about pregnancy

• Avoidance of prenatal care

• Anxiety so intense it changes life plans

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Support Amirrah offers: 

• Pyschoeducation about the fear cycle 

• Graded exposure and cognitive techniques

• Emotional support for decision-making without pressure