Publication Name	World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Manuscript ID	102334
Country	Australia

Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Prevalence of fear of childbirth, its risk factors and birth outcomes in Australian multiparous women
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Rui-Xin Li, Farnoosh Asgharvahedi and Marjan Khajehei
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Marjan Khajehei, Associate Professor, PhD, Department of Women’s and Newborn Health, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, Room 3046, Westmead 2145, Australia. marjan.khajehei@health.nsw.gov.au
Key Words	Antenatal; Anxiety; Depression; Fear of childbirth; Mental health; Pregnancy; Prevalence; Stress
Core Tip	High-severe levels of fear of childbirth are common in pregnant multiparous women, are associated with several demographics and psychosocial factors and can affect birth outcomes. It is essential to develop customized maternity care and prenatal education programs in maternity facilities. To empower and support women and improve perinatal outcomes, their unique needs must be recognized, and assistance in coping with fear and anxiety must be made available in a way that contributes to a positive pregnancy experience.
Citation	<p>Li RX, Asgharvahedi F, Khajehei M. Prevalence of fear of childbirth, its risk factors and birth outcomes in Australian multiparous women. <i>World J Obstet Gynecol</i> 2025; 14(1): 102334</p>

Received	2024-10-15 03:44
Peer-Review Started	2024-10-15 03:44
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-12-10 10:05
Revised	2024-12-18 07:51
Second Decision	2025-01-09 02:45
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-01-09 09:39
Articles in Press	2025-01-09 09:39
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Typeset the Manuscript	2025-01-13 00:50

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