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Tokophobia Tokophobia: A Profound Dread and Avoidance of Childbirth (When Pathological Fear Effects the Consultation)

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  • Obstetric Care
  • Elective Cesarean Section

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    1. Kristina Hofberg
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    1. MD FRCOG Frimley Park Foundation, Trust Hospital Portsmouth Road, GU16 7UK, Frimley Surrey, UK

      Jayne Cockburn

    2. FRCOG Consulting Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Retired), Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, SW10 9NH, London, UK

      Michael E. Pawson

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    Hofberg, K., Ward, M. (2007). Tokophobia Tokophobia: A Profound Dread and Avoidance of Childbirth (When Pathological Fear Effects the Consultation). In: Cockburn, J., Pawson, M.E. (eds) Psychological Challenges in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-808-1_16

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