understanding birth trauma
Birth trauma therapist, Chloe O'Connor, explains what birth trauma is with reference to the Nottingham maternity review by Donna Ockenden. This blog looks at physical trauma during and after childbirth and all aspects of emotional trauma, including PTSD. Trigger warning: birth trauma.
SUMMARY AND brief ANALYSIS OF "THE EMDR RECENT BIRTH TRAUMA PROTOCOL”
The EMDR Recent Birth Trauma Protocol study researches the application of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for women experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. EMDR, a technique traditionally used to treat PTSD, is explored here within the context of post-partum experiences, aiming to provide new insights into therapeutic options for mothers who have experienced birth trauma.