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Are you seeking an evidence-based treatment for birth trauma?
This study evaluates how helpful a psychological intervention called Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is for new mothers experiencing symptoms of trauma following birth. Mothers will be randomised to treatment as usual or EMDR, and compared on clinical outcomes. We will evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention on trauma symptoms, dissociation, depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms.
What you need to know
Who can take part?
Inclusion criteria
- Participants are women within their child-bearing range and therefore may range from 16 – 40+ years of age.
- Having experienced a traumatic childbirth with their most recent birth.
- Signs and symptoms of recent birth trauma.
- Willing to partake in one of the two intervention arms.
- Adequate English proficiency to complete assessments and engage in therapeutic content (or interpreter available as needed).
Exclusion criteria
- Insufficient English proficiency without access to interpreter support.
- Any other medical or psychiatric condition (e.g., complex trauma), that would impede safe or effective participation.
- Receiving other psychological support for the reason of birth trauma.
- Birthing parents who have experienced stillbirth.
What is involved for me?
- Eligible participants will be randomised to one of two intervention groups: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) or psychological treatment as usual.
- Participants will engage in their assigned intervention and complete surveys at multiple time points (baseline, post-treatment, and follow-ups at 3 and 6 months post intervention). Baseline and post-treatment measures will be collected with the participant during their appointment booking. Follow up measures will occur at a location convenient for the participant and at a convenient time. These surveys will be sent via text and completed on a mobile device.
