tocophobia


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tocophobia

 [to″ko-fo´be-ah]
irrational fear of childbirth.

to·co·pho·bi·a

(tō'kō-fō'bē-ă, tok'ō-),
Morbid dread of childbirth.
[toco- + G. phobos, fear]

tocophobia

Psychology Fear of  childbirth. See Phobia.
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Her condition is so rare that internet searches fail to give it a proper name, although related phobias include tocophobia - fear of childbirth - and pedophobia - fear of children.
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