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Pelvic Health and Wellness throughout Pregnancy and Birth

  • Duration: 540 Mins
  • Credits: 1 CERP, 1 R-CERP, 0.1 Midwifery CEU
  • Learning Format: Webinar
  • Handout: Yes
  • Origin: GOLD Learning
Abstract:

Pregnancy is one of the most magnificent things that a woman can experience. The ability of our bodies to accommodate and nurture a growing baby inside the womb is fascinating and beautiful, however, it does cause significant changes in our body that can cause moms to experience aches, pains and leaks.
A Pelvic health physical therapist can help moms enjoy pregnancy by helping them stay fit, healthy, and pain free as their body, hormones, and posture changes throughout pregnancy.
Maintaining musculoskeletal, postural, and pelvic balance will allow moms to stay comfortable and supported during pregnancy and facilitate the quickest and most efficient recovery post partum. A midwife can be instrumental in encouraging their clients to maintain pelvic health and wellness throughout pregnancy.

Learning Objectives:

  • 1. Postural changes that occur during pregnancy and how this affects the pelvic floor

  • 2.
  • To understand orthopaedic and pelvic conditions that commonly affect pregnant moms and practical solutions to help them through it.

  • 3.
  • To understand techniques and strategies to help moms stay supported and stable throughout pregnancy.

Presentations: 3  |  Hours / CE Credits: 3  |  Viewing Time: 4 Weeks
Presentations: 3  |  Hours / CE Credits: 3  |  Viewing Time: 4 Weeks