Tapping and touch may ease postpartum fatigue and mood swings
NCT ID NCT06440109
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two non-drug techniques—therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (tapping)—on 60 new mothers who had vaginal births. Over six weeks, one group received touch therapy, another did tapping, and a third got standard support. Researchers measured mood and fatigue before and after each session to see if these methods help.
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Active substance
Therapeutic touch and emotional freedom technique (behavioural interventions)
What this could lead to
If effective, these techniques could offer drug-free ways to help new mothers feel better emotionally and less tired after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The interventions are subjective and hard to measure precisely.
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KTO Karatay University
Karatay, Konya, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)