OB/GYN Disorders

Question 1

The biomechanical model focuses mainly on the presentation of ________ in a pregnant patient.

Answer 1

Musculoskeletal pain

Question 2

The respiratory/circulatory model mainly focuses on hematologic and lymphatic changes due to the ________ in volume during pregnancy.

Answer 2

Increase

Question 3

Symptoms that are related to increased volume include ________, ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 3

Edema, headache, GERD, constipation, varicosities

Question 4

Good OMM techniques to alleviate symptoms generated from increased volume in pregnancy are ________, ________, and ________.

Answer 4

Lymphatic pumps, myofascial release, release of diaphragms

Question 5

Imbalance of the autonomics in various organs can be balanced using ________ and ________.

Answer 5

Rib raising, OA release (or OM release/sacral rock)

Question 6

Generally, contraindications to OMM in pregnancy are serious complications. These include (8 total):

Answer 6

Ectopic pregnancy

Placental abruption

DVT

HTN (preeclampsia)

Preterm labor

Unstable vitals

Fetal distress

Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding