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Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with Exposure Therapy During Late Term Pregnancy

University of Nevada, Reno

William T. O'Donohue

University of Nevada, Reno

This paper illustrates the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with exposure therapy, on a woman who was in later term pregnancy. The client was successfully treated in 14 sessions with no reported complications to the health of the client or the fetus. Two-month follow-up data showed continued improvement on PTSD symptomatology. The delivery was without complications and the mother and the infant were in good health. Recommendations for treatment of pregnant clients are provided.

Key Words: posttraumatic stress disorder • PTSD • exposure • treatment • pregnancy

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Clinical Case Studies, Vol. 6, No. 6, 525-535 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1534650107296804


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