Healing After Terminating a Pregnancy for Medical Reasons and the Role of EMDR Therapy

Ending a wanted pregnancy due to maternal or fetal health concerns is a profoundly complex and emotionally charged situation that is also rare. This circumstance has several different names including medical abortion, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), termination of pregnancy for fetal anomaly (TOPFA), induced abortion, or pregnancy interruption.

Couples facing this situation often experience a range of intense emotions such as grief, guilt, anxiety, depression, potential suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress. EMDR therapy offers a compassionate and effective approach to help both individuals and couples process these emotions and heal from the trauma associated with TFMR.

Learn more in this article from the Summer 2025 issue EMDR Therapy and the Perinatal of Go With That Magazine® by Julie Bindeman, Psy.D.

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