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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in preterm children with selective mutism (BMJ Case Reports)

This is the first case report of early childhood EMDR therapy to treat selective mutism in ex-premature infants.

Psychological interventions to pregnancy-related complications in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: A scoping review (BMC Psychiatry)

This review investigated pregnancy-related complications and PTSD and summarized effective psychological interventions for pregnancy-related PTSD symptoms.

Exploratory pedagogical research of a bespoke eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy training for midwives (Mental Health Science)

This paper evaluates a bespoke training for midwives in psychological therapy techniques (EMDR‐m) which were used to treat peripartum PTSD.

Childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder: Definition, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology)

EMDR can be used to ensure that people with childbirth-related PTSD are treated to recovery so that it does not become chronic.

Preventing posttraumatic stress disorder following childbirth: A systematic review and meta-analysis (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology)

This review evaluates therapies with the goal of preventing or treating childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder, including EMDR therapy, prior to 2023.

The effect of cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques on infertile women: A randomized controlled trial (Reproductive Biomedicine Online)

This randomized controlled trial looks at the effects of CBT and EMDR therapy on the psychological and emotional effects of infertility.

A systematic review of interventions for prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth (medRxiv)

Study of trauma-focused interventions (psychological debriefing, crisis intervention, CBT, EMDR, writing, etc.) for PTSD following childbirth.

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Part 3 – applications in physical health conditions (BJPsych Advances)

This article reviews other research and discusses the application of EMDR beyond PTSD with physical health conditions.

Effect of early postpartum EMDR on reducing psychological complaints in women with a traumatic childbirth experience (Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology)

women with a traumatic birth experience may benefit from EMDR, even if they do not qualify for a diagnosis of PTSD

A controlled study of brief online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat symptoms of childbirth trauma experience (Saybrook University, 2023)

Study of the effectiveness of EMDR as a treatment for trauma symptomatology related to adverse childbirth experiences.

Could EMDR be the key to treating reproductive health trauma? (Marie Claire)

A description of one women’s experience using EMDR to help perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and reproductive health trauma.

How safe is the treatment of pregnant women with fear of childbirth using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy? Obstetric outcomes of a multi-center randomized controlled trial (Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)

The purpose of the study was to determine the obstetric safety and effectiveness of EMDR therapy for pregnant women with fear of childbirth.

Pregnancy/Perinatal

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in preterm children with selective mutism (BMJ Case Reports)

Psychological interventions to pregnancy-related complications in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder: A scoping review (BMC Psychiatry)

Exploratory pedagogical research of a bespoke eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy training for midwives (Mental Health Science)

Childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder: Definition, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Preventing posttraumatic stress disorder following childbirth: A systematic review and meta-analysis (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology)

The effect of cognitive behavioural therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing techniques on infertile women: A randomized controlled trial (Reproductive Biomedicine Online)

A systematic review of interventions for prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder following childbirth (medRxiv)

Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing: Part 3 – applications in physical health conditions (BJPsych Advances)

Effect of early postpartum EMDR on reducing psychological complaints in women with a traumatic childbirth experience (Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology)

A controlled study of brief online eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat symptoms of childbirth trauma experience (Saybrook University, 2023)

Could EMDR be the key to treating reproductive health trauma? (Marie Claire)

How safe is the treatment of pregnant women with fear of childbirth using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy? Obstetric outcomes of a multi-center randomized controlled trial (Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica)

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