Class 2 - Treatment Considerations in Pregnancy Flashcards
Contraindications for _________ massage include:
- First trimester of pregnancy
- High risk pregnancies
- Problems with cervix & placenta
- Pre-term labour/threat of pre-term labour
- Vaginal/uterine bleeding
- Health of fetus is in question
Abdominal Massage
T/F - Light abdominal techniques would never cause a miscarriage or still birth, however we want to eliminate the association and ease the mind of the RMT.
True
Abdominal massage is _________ and greatly beneficial for connection with baby, tissue and fascial stretch in the ______ and _____ trimesters to enhance birth parent’s connection with baby and increase tissue stretch.
Indicated
Second & Third
T/F - Always massage the abdomen in a medial to lateral direction so you are not increasing the possibility or severity of diastasis recti.
True
Some contraindications for ______ massage include:
- High risk pregnancies
- Mastitis
- Breast cancer/undiagnosed lump
- Post-surgical infection
- Current active infection
- Abscess
Breast Massage
T/F - Since we are never touching the areola or nipple in our breast massage, there is no way nipple stimulation can induce contractions.
False - ALTHOUGH we are never touching the areola or nipple in our breast massage, there is A POSSIBILITY THAT nipple stimulation can induce contractions.
Onsite work and direct pressure to the breasts is _______________ as mastitis is a bacterial _________.
Contraindicated
Infection
T/F - Manual techniques to a breast with mastitis cannot cause damage to blood vessels, thrombophlebitis and increase abscess size.
False - Manual techniques to a breast with mastitis CAN cause damage to blood vessels, thrombophlebitis and increase abscess size.
Milk that remains in the breast after a feeding can back up into a ____, inflaming the surrounding tissue and causing a blockage. This is a common cause of ________.
Duct
Mastitis
T/F - A small, hard lump that’s sore to the touch, or a very tender spot in the breast indicates there may be a clogged duct.
True
Applying ____ compresses/packs between feedings may ease the pain of mastitis. Applying a ____ compress just before breastfeeding may help with milk flow.
Cold
Warm
Always wrap a clean cloth/towel to prevent skin damage when applying compresses, especially with mastitis because it can affect the skin’s ability to gauge ___________.
Temperature
Indications for ______ massage during pregnancy include:
- High level of change in breast tissue
- Pain
- Congestion
- Structural imbalances due to pregnancy posture, TrPs and increased MRT in pectorals
- TOS due to pregnancy posture
Breast Massage
Indications for ______ massage during breastfeeding include:
- Pain
- Congestion
- Structural imbalances due to breastfeeding positions
- TOS due to breastfeeding positions
Breast Massage
T/F - Varicosities don’t usually appear for the first time in pregnancy.
False - Varicosities MAY appear for the first time in pregnancy.
With severe ____________, there may be clots in deeper veins.
Varicosities
Some symptoms of _____ _____ include:
- Sudden/severe pain, swelling, heat & redness
- Decreased circulation to affected limb
- Pain upon palpation
Blood Clots