Journal of reproductive and infant psychology
Impact of expectation, catastrophizing, and self-compassion on labour pain experiences among Portuguese women.
D Vieira, T A Lapa, A Correia, Y Cunha, M Cruz, A Rodrigues, P Marques, S Sá, D Cruz, R Portela, I Rute, P Gomes, D Carreiras, S Carvalho
Published: 202510.1080/02646838.2025.2569764
Abstract
AIMS/BACKGROUND: Childbirth evokes a mix of emotions, including happiness, fear, and pain, shaped by biological, cognitive, and emotional factors. This study examines how pain expectation, catastrophizing, and self-compassion impact the experience an…
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