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This article presents the results of a longitudinal qualitative study on anxiety and pregnancy-specific coping mechanisms. The interviews of eleven participants encountered at each of the three trimesters of pregnancy were subjected to content analysis. Beyond the identified themes specific to each trimester, the analysis reveals that fear of losing control, hypervigilance, and concerns about bodily experience contribute to the specific character of anxiety during pregnancy. The preferred coping mechanisms during pregnancy are described. The clinical implications of these findings are discussed.