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Experience of EMDR for previous birth trauma in pregnant people

Overview

Help us better understand the experience of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for past birth trauma from the perspective of individuals who are pregnant again.

What is the study about?

We want to understand your experience and impact of having received EMDR for past birth trauma whilst now being pregnant again in order to improve women and birthing people’s care and therapy.

Who can take part?

Women and birthing people who are:

  • At least 18 years-old
  • Experienced of birth trauma in the past
  • Are now pregnant again
  • Recently completed a course of EMDR therapy for previous birth trauma

What to expect

If you volunteer to take part, you will be invited to one interview about your experience of having received EMDR. The interview is estimated to last about 60-90minutes and can be face-to-face or online (Microsoft Teams). We value your time spent doing the interview by issuing a voucher of £10 as a thank-you.

Are you interested in taking part in this study?
Find out more by filling in this form

Planned end date

01 Mar 2025 19:04

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Women and birthing people who have experienced previous birth trauma and are now pregnant again
  2. Have had their last EMDR session for their previous birth trauma within the last twelve weeks
  3. Met PTSD criteria when entering the perinatal service/starting EMDR therapy
  4. Have completed their EMDR sessions face-to-face (opposed to online)
  5. Fluent in English
  6. Are willing to articulate their experience of EMDR and its impact

Exclusion Criteria

  • Women and birthing people whose primary trauma and PTSD symptoms do not stem from other types of perinatal trauma (e.g., stillborn babies, miscarriages, fertility issues)
  • A history of severe mental illness (other than PTSD for their birth trauma this study relates to)
  • Currently in crisis/ high risk to self and/or others
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