Imagine dreaming of becoming a parent but feeling paralyzed by an intense fear that holds you back. It’s a heartbreaking paradox many don’t talk about—the dread of childbirth, known medically as tokophobia. In a recent, eye-opening article, writer Emily McLaughlin shares how this fear can be deeply inherited, echoing through generations and coloring what should be among life’s most joyous experiences. Read her story here.

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