First Trimester

Question 1

When does the first trimester take place?

Answer 1

0 - 13 WEEKS GESTATION

Question 2

Name the hormonal changes happening in the first trimester?

Answer 2

Exhaustion, Increased Urination, Nausea and Vomiting, Constipation, Heartburn, Headaches, Breast size/tenderness, Food/Odour aversions, Mood changes

Question 3

Name the physical changes happening in the first trimester? (4)

Answer 3

DULL ACHE ABOVE PUBIC BONE
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MSK: + BREASTS PLACES STRAIN ON H/N/S
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RELAXIN at 10 WEEKS affects JOINTS/LIGS
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CHANGES TO PELVIC FLOOR

Question 4

Name the emotional changes happening in the first trimester? (3)

Answer 4

ANXIOUS (wanted?)
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WORRIED about maintaining pregnancy
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WORRIED about baby

Question 5

What 3 main things should be considered for treatment planning in the first trimester?

Answer 5

RELAXATION
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MSK - POSTURAL ASSESSMENT
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RELAXIN EFFECTS (10 weeks +)

Question 6

Why should treatment length be considered?

Answer 6

EXHAUSTION

don’t want to overtax system

Question 7

How would you approach breast massage in the first trimester? (3)

Answer 7

MAY BE TOO TENDER
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COOL TOWEL WRAPS HELP WITH PAIN
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BEGIN DISCUSSING BENEFITS OF BREAST MASSAGE LATER

Question 8

What 2 types of massage techniques could help with constipation, considering abdominal is completely contraindicated in 1st trimester?

Answer 8

REFLEXIVE TECHNIQUES
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DEEP BREATHING to relax pelvic floor

Question 9

What can we do to help with headaches in the first trimester?

Answer 9

H/N/S techniques