Tapping away birth fears: new study tests EFT for expectant mothers
NCT ID NCT07000552
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also called tapping therapy, in 68 first-time pregnant women to see if it could reduce fear of childbirth, improve how they remember the birth, and boost their sense of security after delivery. The women received four weekly EFT sessions, combining acupressure tapping with cognitive techniques. The results aim to show whether this simple, non-drug approach can ease childbirth anxiety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help first-time mothers feel less afraid and more secure during childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is complementary and not a substitute for medical care.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KTO Karatay University
Konya, Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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