What is Tokophobia and Why is No One Talking About It
Tokophobia is a recognised, treatable fear of childbirth affecting far more people than the statistics suggest. Here's what it actually is, and why so few people ever get the support they need.
MENTAL HEALTH MIDWIFE
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Every article on this blog is written from my experience as an NHS Mental Health Midwife, on birth trauma, tokophobia, pregnancy after loss, and what actually helps.
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If you're pregnant again after a difficult or traumatic birth, the fear you're feeling right now isn't irrational. It's your nervous system doing exactly what it was designed to do.

Tokophobia is a recognised, treatable fear of childbirth affecting far more people than the statistics suggest. Here's what it actually is, and why so few people ever get the support they need.

If you're pregnant again after a traumatic birth, the fear that's come back makes complete sense. Here's what no one tells you, and what actually helps.

Worrying thoughts during pregnancy after trauma don't stop just because you tell them to. Here's what actually helps, and the evidence behind why it works.
"You don't need to calm down. You need someone who
understands why you can't."
KATIE SMITH · MENTAL HEALTH MIDWIFE
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