Pre Natal Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main points to consider if a regular student becomes pregnant?

A

May tire more easily

May experience morning sickness

Posture changes

Certain movements become more difficult to execute e.g. sudden stopping, changes in direction

Hormone relaxin, allows for greater flexibility and possible overstretching

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What poses are contra-indicated in the first trimester?

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Closed twists

Strong backbends

Pronated backbends

Inversions

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3
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What poses are therapeutic in the first trimester?

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Standing postures

Hip Openers

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What poses are contra-indicated in the second trimester?

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Closed twists

Strong backbends

Pronated backbends

Forward bends

Inversions

Strong core work

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5
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What poses are therapeutic in the second trimester?

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Standing postures

Hip Openers

Chest Openers

Supported Savasana

Postures for low back pain eg. lateral flexion

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What poses are contra-indicated in the third trimester?

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Closed twists

Strong backbends

Pronated backbends

Forward bends

Inversions

Strong core work

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What poses are therapeutic in the third trimester?

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Hip Openers

Chest Openers

Supported Savasana

Postures for low back pain eg. lateral flexion

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Why are closed twists contra-indicated during pregnancy?

A

They compress the uterus

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Why are backbends contra-indicated during pregnancy?

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They overstretch the abdominal muscles

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Why are pronated backbends contra-indicated during pregnancy?

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They compress the uterus

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11
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Why are inversions contra-indicated during pregnancy?

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Draw blood away from the uterus

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12
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Why is strong core work contra-indicated during pregnancy?

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The abdominal muscles need to separate to accommodate the baby

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13
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Why are hip openers therapeutic for pregnancy?

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Prepare the body for a natural labour

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14
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Why are standing postures therapeutic for pregnancy?

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Encourages good circulation in the legs to prevent cramping as blood pressure starts to drop.

Strengthening the leg muscles and the pelvic floor is important preparation for later phases of pregnancy

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Why are forward bends contra-indicated during pregnancy?

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They compress the uterus

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16
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Why are chest openers therapeutic for pregnancy?

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Alleviate back pain due to heavier breasts

17
Q

Why does Savasana need to be supported?

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Reduces pressure on the vena cava which moves blood from the lower part of the body to the uterus and then back to the heart

18
Q

Why are lateral flexion postures therapeutic for pregnancy?

A

Alleviate low back pain due to increased abdominal weight

19
Q

What other practices are therapeutic during pregnancy?

A

Pranayama that stimulates the PNS

Meditation

20
Q

How does pregnancy affect digestion?

A

Decreased peristalsis

Increased risk of gallstones

Risk of gestational Diabetes

Heartburn and indigestion

21
Q

What pranayama practices are contra-indicated during pregnancy?

A

Those that involve retention of the breath such as Kapalabhati and Bhastrika as they reduce the delivery of oxygen to the foetus

22
Q

What is Pre-eclampsia?

A

Pregnancy-induced hypertension along with significant amounts of protein in the urine

23
Q

What is Placenta Praevia?

A

Complication where the placenta is attached to the uterine wall close to or covering the cervix

24
Q

What is Anaemia?

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An inadequate amount of haemoglobin. Women often become anaemic during pregnancy because the demand for iron and other vitamins is increased.

25
Q

What is Sciatica during Pregnancy

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Due to increased pressure on the lumbar spine, the sciatic nerve may become compressed.