Abstract Background Fear of childbirth (FOC) may contribute to postpartum depression, impaired maternal-infant relation, and preference for cesarean in future pregnancies. We aimed investigate predictors FOC normal vaginal birth among women who had planned a birth. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted 2019 with during the first 24 h after A sample 662 women, selected using convenien...

This study the author aims to explore the perceptions of doulas on single mothers’ risk and protective factors, and aspirations relative to child-birth in the postpartum care. The current study was conducted by semi-structured questions, case file reviews, field notes, and twelve home visits via utilizing Grounded Theory. These mothers receive social services through a family services agency in...