Trimesters
The fourth trimester.
What is the period of time (about 2 months) following delivery of the baby?
Hyperemesis.
What is a severe form of nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy.
A safe position for a pregnant person in all trimesters.
what is inclined, supine, and side lying (prone with a belly table)
Benefits of pregnancy massage.
What are reduced anxiety or improved mood, promoting relaxation and reducing muscle tension, Reduced swelling and decreased back pain
When using a belly table and turning your client over, the belly insert is removed after the client is prone.
What is false?
A baby born at 36 weeks and 4 days is considered (premature/full term).
What is premature?
Which technique should be avoided during pregnancy massage?
a) effleurage
b) DT techniques on low back
c) gentle stretching of neck and shoulders
d) light pressure on the feet
What is b) DT techniques on the low back?
Positioning of a pregnant person is important because when lying supine the baby, organs, etc are putting pressure on which vein on the R side of the body?
What is the vena cava?
The hormone that is responsible for loosening of joints to prepare for birth.
Light to moderate pressure is generally considered safe during pregnancy massage.
What is true?
1-about 14 weeks
What is the first trimester?
A condition in a pregnant person that leads to high blood pressure, edema, and protein imbalances.
What is preeclampsia?
In this trimester, a pregnant person may feel comfortable lying prone.
What is the first trimester
What musculoskeletal change commonly causes increased lumbar lordosis in pregnancy?
What is the shift in the center of gravity due to abdominal weight?
Essential oils can be used freely during pregnancy.
False
Avoid Clary sage before 37 weeks
Avoid essential oils with epilepsy, high-risk pregnancies, major cardiac, liver or renal disease, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, pyrexia, anticoagulant therapy, reduced fetal movements, placenta previa, higher multiple pregnancies.
Miscarriages occur most in this trimester.
What is the first trimester?
A condition with blood clot formation from pressure in the vessel, usually in the lower leg.
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
The different positions you can put a pregnant person in and why it is used.
Side lying-relaxing
Table with belly cut out-can get deeper pressure
massage chair-when laying prone/side lying causes nausea or cl is uncomfortable getting onto table
pillow under R hip if laying supine for extended periods of time
These hormones influence blood vessel formation, allows implantation, and supports the pregnancy.
What are the hormones estrogen and progesterone?
Progesterone, estrogen, and relaxin are key hormones that influence blood vessel formation, allow for implantation, and support pregnancy. Progesterone prepares the uterine lining and supports the uterine blood supply, estrogen supports blood vessel integrity and proliferation, and relaxin helps relax blood vessels and promotes the growth of new blood vessels.
Using regular massage pressure on acupressure points can induce labor.
False
14-to about 26 weeks
What is the second trimester?
When and why swelling is a concern and this client should be referred to their care provider
A client arrives and appears swollen throughout their body and is complaining of a headache. The client explains that she woke up feeling swollen.
other variations accepted :)
A client reports dizziness when changing positions during massage. This may be caused by:
A. Sudden drop in blood sugar
B. Compression of the vena cava
C. Low iron
D. Anxiety
What is B?
A client in her third trimester reports shortness of breath while lying flat. What should you do?
A. Continue the session; it’s normal
B. Elevate her upper body with pillows
C. Place her prone with bolsters
D. Stop the session immediately
What is B?
Blood volume decreases during pregnancy, making deep tissue massage more important.
What is false?