Clearing fears – Amber’s story
Feeling some fear about pregnancy or birth is normal; studies suggest most women do. But fears vary. Some are low-level and easy to bat away, while others can…
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Author: Alexia Leachman
Alexia Leachman has specialised in tokophobia and reproductive anxiety since 2015, and has personal experience of tokophobia. She is the founder of Fear Free Childbirth and hosts its podcast. She developed the Head Trash Clearance Method, which she uses in her work with women and teaches to perinatal professionals. She is the author of Fearless Birthing and Betrayed By Your Biology and a contributor to Childbirth, Midwifery and the Media.
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