In this episode of the Women's Health & Fertility Podcast, Dr. Yang is joined by Malaika Clelland, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal trauma. Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Malaika shares how this powerful therapy helps clients heal from fertility challenges, birth trauma, and pregnancy loss. EMDR works by allowing patients to recall traumatic events while following bilateral stimuli (e.g., a therapist's finger), which helps the brain reprocess the experience. This technique releases trauma stored in the body, leading to long-term emotional healing.

Malaika explains how unresolved trauma can affect the mind and body, leading to emotional distress and anxiety, particularly for high-achieving women facing fertility setbacks. She also shares strategies for postpartum mental health, including creating a postpartum plan, prioritizing sleep, building a support system, and asking for help when needed.

In This Episode:

• How many EMDR sessions are typically needed for healing


• What to expect during an EMDR session


• How EMDR helps with pregnancy loss and birth trauma


• Advice for women going through fertility challenges and postpartum recovery

Find Malaika Clelland, LCSW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenestfamilytherapy/

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Website: https://thenestfamilytherapy.com

Find Dr. Tina Yang and Revive Qi Health & Fertility Center:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinayang_acufertilitydoctor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revive_qi/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revive_qi

Website: https://www.reviveqi.com

Additional Resources:

Recorded workshops and educational tips on enhancing health and fertility are available on Revive Qi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQgzkihssVRElS0sd34iRQ

Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pErNjQBMwI

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