Prenatal classes
It's human nature to want to be prepared. We want to be prepared for any eventuality and this helps reduce stress, especially when it is a major event like a pregnancy! At Physio Etc. prenatal courses are different from what you are used to. Focusing mainly on the course of pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period, the courses are comprehensive and different from the usual courses that focus only on delivery and adaptation with the newborn!
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Given virtually or in person (depending on availability), the courses include 3 sessions of 1h30 each. The sessions are private so that you can have all the time you want to ask your questions!
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Here is an overview of the topics covered during the 3 classes:
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Pregnancy
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Anatomy of the pelvic floor
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Changes during pregnancy (anatomical)
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pregnancy hormones and their impact
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Pelvic floor exercises
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Breathing exercises
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Global exercises
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Physical activity during pregnancy
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Paraclinical tests
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Pedication and supplements
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Musculoskeletal injuries
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Prenatal exercises
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Birth plan
Labor & Delivery
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Stages of Labor and Delivery
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Recognizing a contraction vs. Braxton-Hicks
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What to pack for the hospital/birthing center ?
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Induction of labour
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Monitoring labor
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Stimulating Labor
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Fetal Monitoring
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Delivery Positions
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How to push?
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Instrumentalization
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Peanut ball
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Pharmacological methods of pain management
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Non-pharmacological methods of pain management
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Tears and episiotomy
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Other medications and fluids
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Skin to skin
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APGAR
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Cesarean section
Postpartum period
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Immediate postpartum
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4th trimester
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Mom
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Baby
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Relationships
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Breastfeeding
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Diastasis abdominis rectis
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postpartum depression and baby blues
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Prolapse (organ descent)
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urinary incontinence
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stool incontinence
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immediate rehabilitation exercises
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Scar massage
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How to hold the shell
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Return to sexual intercourse in postpartum