Is it Necessary to Evaluate Fear of Childbirth in Pregnant Women? A Scoping Review.

Cibele Santini de Oliveira Imakawa Mariane Nunes de Nadai Monica Iassana Dos Reis Silvana Maria Quintana Elaine Christine Dantas Moisés

Published in: Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia (2022)

Fear of childbirth could be related to an increased risk of adverse obstetric outcomes such as maternal request for cesarean delivery, preterm birth, prolonged labor, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. These evidence highlight the importance of the discussion regarding this topic.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnant women
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
birth weight
low birth weight
prefrontal cortex
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
adverse drug
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
weight gain
electronic health record
insulin resistance