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Women of childbearing age experience fear of childbirth

There are many reasons why contemporary women of appropriate age are afraid of having children...

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Physical and Health Concerns

-Postpartum depression:

i.   Mental health problems such as low mood, anxiety, insomnia

ii.  It Even affects mother-child relationships and daily functions.

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-Pregnancy complications:

i.  hypertension, pregnancy diabetes, anemia, etc.

ii.  Pelvic floor muscle injury may happen.

iii. Fertility has an impact on the breast.

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Financial Pressure

- Medical expenses

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-Parenting costs

i.  food, clothing, education, healthcare, and other needs.

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-Income reduction

i.   Vacation or reduced working hours during pregnancy and childbirth.

ii.  Career opportunities and promotions are hindered.

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Personal Freedom and Lifestyle

-Time and energy investment:

i.  Limit their time and opportunities to engage in personal hobbies, social activities, or pursue other interests.

ii.  No flexibility with their time

-Personal relationships and smaller social circles

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-Self-identification:

i.  Maternal identity enhancement

ii. Role change

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04

Family and Societal Pressure

-Social expectations and cultural pressures:

i.  Expectations from family, friends, or society that they must have children to be recognized and respected.

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-Personal stress and anxiety:

i.  Worry about whether they can fulfill the role of a mother, whether their lives will undergo earth-shattering changes due to the arrival of their children, or whether they may not be able to achieve their personal career and life goals.

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