Fear of childbirth and psychiatric disorders decrease the likelihood of subsequent births: a retrospective register-based cohort study

Abstract Background Mirroring other developed countries globally, the birth rate has decreased in Finland in recent years. The effects of a fear of childbirth (FOC) and psychiatric disorders on the likelihood of having more than one child remain relatively unstudied. This study aims to assess the in...

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Main Authors: Elina Silvan, Terhi Saisto, Tia Mäkelä, Katariina Salmela-Aro, Mika Gissler, Laura Lampio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Reproductive Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-01949-8
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