41 women in prolonged pregnancy were involved into anonymous researches. By the use of survey created in IVth Obstetrics and Gynaecological Department of Silesian Medical School and STAI Spielberger questionnaire and AS Cattell questionnaire and K test MPI Eyseneck Scale--the structure, level of intensity and crystallisation fear was examined. The expectation and wishes of women were known. The general psychological characteristic was done and dominant strategies of coping with difficult situations were isolated. Higher fear levels, mostly of reactive genesis and crystallised mainly on the pregnancy, higher level of ergic tension and suspicion and high level of psychic integration and strong ego were observed.