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Compulsive checking

Compulsive checking is repeated monitoring of a body sign or symptom to relieve anxiety temporarily.

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Health anxiety and constant worry about the baby

Health anxiety and constant worry about the baby

What health anxiety looks like when the baby becomes the focus Health anxiety is more than ordinary concern. It is a pattern of persistent fear that a normal bodily sensation means serious illness or harm. In pregnancy, the feared target is often the baby: a cramp, a quieter afternoon, or a change in movement may […]