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A new Study on PTSD ... "Mothers' Experiences of EMDR treatment for their Traumatic Childbirth"

In order to help clinicians to provide better care to mothers who have experienced a traumatic childbirth Cheryl Beck (Professor at the University of Connecticut) and Sue Watson (Chairperson of TABS) are now conducting a research study on this topic. Women who have had Eye Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment are invited to participate in this research study. . . .

Just like Professor Beck's previous studies on birth trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth, this study will be conducted over the Internet. Mothers will be asked to describe their experiences with EMDR treatment.


NEW STUDY - A new Study on PTSD ... "Traumatic Pregnancy and/or Childbirth: The Fathers' Perspective"
In order to help health care professionals provide better care to fathers who are with their partners at the time of a traumatic pregnancy and/or childbirth, Cheryl Beck (Professor at the University of Connecticut) and Sue Watson (Chairperson of TABS) are now conducting a research study on this topic. Men who have been present during a traumatic pregnancy and/or childbirth involving their partner are invited to participate in this research study . . .

Just like Professor Beck's previous studies on birth trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth, this study will be conducted over the Internet. Fathers who were with their partners at the time of their traumatic pregnancy and/or childbirth will be asked to describe their experiences.


UPDATE:

The article reporting the results of the study into the impact of Post-Partum PTSD on Breastfeeding was published in the July/August 2008 issue of the US Journal, "Nursing Research." You may hear an interview from the Wall Street Journal web-site on the subject with the lead author, Professor Cheryl Beck - if the podcast does not play when you click on it, right-click and save it, before playing it with a mp3-compatible player of your choice.