Untangling the Myths: EMDR Therapy in the Perinatal & Postpartum Journey

We dive deep into the misconceptions surrounding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy during the perinatal and postpartum periods. Can EMDR be safely used during pregnancy? Will it re-traumatize new moms? Is it only for PTSD? Our expert guest — an EMDRIA Certified Therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, Bethany Warren, LCSW, MPH-C, — helps separate fact from fiction. We explore how EMDR can be a powerful, compassionate tool for healing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, pregnancy loss, and more. Whether you are a new parent, expecting, or a clinician, this episode offers clarity, science, and real-world insights into the role EMDR can play in supporting emotional wellness during one of life’s most transformative times.

Resources

• What Is EMDR Therapy?
• EMDRIA™ Library 
• EMDRIA Glossary 
• EMDR International Association. (2023, December 14). EMDR Therapy, Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss. Let's Talk EMDR Podcast. 
• EMDRIA Online Communities (member login required)
• Swetlitz, I. (2016, April 4). Some medical students still think black patients feel less pain than whites. STAT. 
• Vargas, T. (2022, April 2).Perspective | Women are sharing their “medical gaslighting” stories. Now what?. Washington Post. 

Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.

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Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.