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For Women Who Fear Pregnancy and Childbirth
By Moriah Reeves Lovett at Desiring God
· June 28, 2026
· 6 min read
Through working with dozens of newly married and engaged couples, my husband and I have noticed a new trend. It is well known that many young women choose to delay or forgo having children altogether — but often, this decision is driven not by a fear of lost autonomy but by a fear of pregnancy and b
Key takeaway It is well known that many young women choose to delay or forgo having children altogether — but often, this decision is driven not by a fear of lost autonomy but by a fear of pregnancy and birth, known as tokophobia.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: Desiring God ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Through working with dozens of newly married and engaged couples, my husband and I have noticed a new trend. It is well known that many young women choose to delay or forgo having children altogether — but often, this decision is driven not by a fear of lost autonomy but by a fear of pregnancy and b
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