Factors associated with fear of childbirth in a subsequent pregnancy: a nationwide case-control analysis in Finland

• Main Authors: Matias Vaajala (Author), Rasmus Liukkonen (Author), Ilari Kuitunen (Author), Ville Ponkilainen (Author), Ville M. Mattila (Author), Maiju Kekki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Fear of childbirth can develop due to the concerns or adverse maternal or foetal outcomes experienced in a previous pregnancy. The aim of this study was to examine the main risk factors associated with the development of fear of childbirth during subsequent pregnancies and delive...