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1
Q

When does the first trimester take place?

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0 - 13 WEEKS GESTATION

2
Q

Name the hormonal changes happening in the first trimester?

A

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

3
Q

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

A
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
4
Q

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

A
ANXIOUS (wanted?)
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WORRIED about maintaining pregnancy
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WORRIED about baby
5
Q

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

A
RELAXATION
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MSK - POSTURAL ASSESSMENT
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RELAXIN EFFECTS (10 weeks +)
6
Q

Why should treatment length be considered?

A

EXHAUSTION

don’t want to overtax system

7
Q

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

A
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
8
Q

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

A

REFLEXIVE TECHNIQUES
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DEEP BREATHING to relax pelvic floor

9
Q

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

A

H/N/S techniques