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SPECIFIC PHOBIA
- A marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable of a specific object or situation.
- The phobic situation is avoided, or endured with intense anxiety or distress
- Phobic anxiety of the baby is different to generalised anxiety about the baby’s welfare.
- With phobic anxiety the mother’s anxiety increases as she physically becomes closer to the baby. She may avoid being involved in the baby’s care.
- With generalised anxiety about the baby, a mother will usually improve, albeit usually only temporarily, if she checks the baby.
See information for women on Phobias.
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