The PrAS – OpenPAWS

1. I worry about unnecessary interventions (e.g. forceps during delivery)

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

2. I worry that I will tear or need to be cut during the birth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

3. I feel afraid of the invasiveness of childbirth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

4. During childbirth, I am worried about being restrained in some way and not able to move

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

5. I fear I may be harmed during the birth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

6. I fear losing control of my body during labour

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

7. I feel good with the way I look.

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

8. I feel unattractive

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

9. When I look in the mirror, I feel unhappy

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

10. I feel scared that I will never regain my figure

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

11. I worry that my husband/partner doesn’t find me attractive

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

12. I feel prepared for childbirth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

13. When I think of childbirth, I know that I will cope with the pain

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

14. I feel confident that I will be fine during childbirth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

15. I worry about not knowing what the baby wants when it cries

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

16. I worry that I won’t do a good job as a mother

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

17. I worry about caring for my baby once I am home

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

18. I look forward to meeting my baby

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

19. This pregnancy is very much wanted

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

20. My husband/partner and I are very much looking forward to this baby

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

21. Sometimes I feel panicked for no reason

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

22. At times, my worries seem to snowball

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

23. My worries interfere with my daily activities

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

24. I feel content

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

25. I know the midwives/doctors will be friendly

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

26. I know that midwives/doctors will be kind and helpful

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

27. I know that I can ask the midwives/doctors anything

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

28. I may consider a caesarian to avoid a vaginal birth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

29. I often think a caesarian is better than vaginal birth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

30. I think that caesarian birth is safer than a vaginal birth

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

31. I worry about what I will do if my baby is not normal

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

32. I worry about having a sick or disabled baby

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

33. I constantly worry that something will be physically wrong with my baby

Not at all Occasionally Quite often Very often

Mums to be

The Pregnancy-related Anxiety Scale (PRAS)