 In 2000, an article published in the "British Journal of Psychiatry" described the fear of childbirth as a psychological disorder that has received little attention and may be overlooked.Phobia of childbirth, as with any phobia, can manifest through a number of symptoms including nightmares, difficulty in concentrating on work or family activities, panic attacks and psychosomatic complaints.Often the fear of childbirth motivates a request for an elective caesarean section.