Pregnancy

This study looked at how Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) therapy affects anxiety in mothers before a C-section. The study found that after receiving EFT, the mothers' anxiety levels decreased significantly. The results suggest that EFT can be a helpful tool for reducing anxiety in mothers before giving birth via C-section.

This review looked at research on a technique called Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), which combines spiritual practices with tapping on certain body points. It found that SEFT can help reduce anxiety and depression in pregnant women, making it a potentially useful non-medication approach to supporting their mental health.

This quantitative quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test and post-test design to assess the effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on reducing childbirth fear among 60 antenatal mothers (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group) at 36–38 weeks of gestation. EFT was the intervention applied to the experimental group. The results indicated that the majority of mothers in the experimental group moved from severe childbirth fear in the pre-test to mild fear in the post-test, whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. The study concluded that EFT is an effective tool for reducing childbirth fear among primi mothers.

This study examined the impact of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on anxiety in third-trimester primigravida women with 30 participants (no control group). The intervention consisted of six group sessions, each lasting 90 minutes, focusing on stress management through tapping on specific meridian points while addressing emotional concerns. The findings revealed a significant reduction in childbirth anxiety, demonstrating the effectiveness of EFT.

This quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) therapy on reducing labor anxiety in primigravida mothers (i.e. mothers who are pregnant for the first time). SEFT therapy, a non-pharmacological approach, combines tapping on specific acupoints with spiritual affirmations, and was conducted over three sessions. Results showed a significant reduction in labor anxiety in the treatment group, highlighting SEFT's potential as an effective therapeutic intervention.

The study evaluates the impact of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on reducing fear of childbirth among first-time mothers in Iran. Results show that a 12-week EFT program significantly decreased fear levels before and after delivery compared to a control group. The findings suggest EFT as an effective intervention to improve mental health during pregnancy and postpartum.

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) on nausea, vomiting, and anxiety in early pregnancy. The results showed that EFT significantly reduced pregnancy-related anxiety and nausea intensity compared to the control group. The study concludes that EFT is an effective, nonpharmacologic intervention for managing these symptoms during early pregnancy.

This study explored the effects of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and music on psychological growth, well-being, and cortisol levels in pregnant women who experienced prenatal loss. The results showed that both EFT and music significantly decreased anxiety and salivary cortisol levels, with EFT being more effective in increasing well-being.

This pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-post-test design found that Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) significantly reduced anxiety in maternity mothers during active phase I labor, with average anxiety scores decreasing from 24.44 to 19.06. The study suggests that SEFT can be an effective therapy for reducing maternal anxiety during labor.

This study examines the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Spiritual Emotional Freedom Techniques (SEFT) in reducing cortisol levels to prevent preeclampsia in pregnant women. Elevated cortisol levels, triggered by stress, contribute to increased blood pressure, blood circulation issues, and heart rate. Findings suggest that both EFT and SEFT effectively lower cortisol levels, helping to manage blood pressure and reduce complications in preeclamptic mothers.

This study found that SEFT (Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique) significantly improved autonomic nervous system balance in primiparous women by lowering the LF/HF ratio, which reflects heart rate variability. While promising, further research is recommended to validate its use for pregnant women with anxiety.

Pregnant women primigravida experience fear, anxiety, and fear before delivery. Worries and anxieties of pregnant women if not handled properly will have an impact and influence on the physical and psychic, both the mother and fetus. In this study, we proposed a method named SEFT (Spiritual Therapy Emotional Freedom Technique) to reduce the stress and depress among the primigravida in giving birth...