First Trimester Contraindications

Question 1

Why is abdominal massage contraindicated in the first trimester?

Answer 1

MOTHER BEAR SYNDROME

too much can go wrong, don’t touch it

Question 2

Which pillow should you omit during treatment in the first trimester?

Answer 2

ABDOMINAL

increases intra-uterine pressure

Question 3

Where is it contraindicated to perform joint mobes?

Answer 3

PELVIS
or
SACRUM

Question 4

What needs to be considered regarding sacral work?

Answer 4

NO DEEP POINTED PRESSURE
or
PROLONGED WORK

Question 5

What 3 things need to be considered regarding ligaments?

Answer 5

MID-RANGE, GENTLE PASSIVE STRETCHES
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LOW-GRADE JOINT MOBILIZATION
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NO OVERPRESSURE!

Question 6

What needs to be considered regarding heat hydrotherapy? (4)

Answer 6

NO FULL BODY HEAT TREATMENTS
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COLD TARGETED APPLICATIONS MORE HELPFUL
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WARM TOWELS ON BREASTS for POSTPARTUM CONGESTION
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HEATED SCAR TREATMENTS POSTPARTUM

Question 7

Following DVT protocol, in which 3 areas is NO deep work (mm stripping, specific comp.) permitted?

Answer 7

ADDUCTORS
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INGUINAL
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POSTERIOR CALF

Question 8

Name the essential oil precaution considerations for pregnancy?

Answer 8

THOSE ITALIAN HERBS
Basil, Cedarwood, Clarysage, Coriander, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper, Marjoram, Oregano, Myrrh, Peppermint, Rockrose, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme

Question 9

Name the 6 parts of the body contraindicated for reflexology/acupressure?

Answer 9

SPLEEN
KIDNEY
LG INTESTINE
URINARY BLADDER
LIVER
GALL BLADDER