Helping Your Clients Understand The Role Of Their Pelvic Floor In Birth

 

 
 

Continuing Education Units
One (1) ICEA Contact Hour
 
About the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
 
The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is a professional organization that supports educators and health care professionals who believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care.

Sessions



Helping Your Clients Understand The Role Of Their Pelvic Floor In Birth

Rebecca  Maidansky

 This 50-60 minute lecture will focus on helping clients train their pelvic floors for birth. This will include pelvic floor anatomy, the role of the pelvic floor in birth, and pelvic floor relaxation techniques. Additionally, we will discuss signs and symptoms a client may need a pelvic floor PT referral prenatally and some exercises and/or techniques people can use with their clients.

Objectives:
-Improve the listeners understanding of pelvic floor, abdominal & pelvic canister anatomy and function.
-Describe the impact of pregnancy, birth and postpartum on the pelvic canister.
-Detail the role of the pelvic floor in a vaginal birth.
-Educate the listener on techniques and exercises to perform with their clients to help prepare their pelvic floor for birth.
-Detail signs and symptoms a client may need a referral to pelvic floor PT.


Helping Your Clients Understand The Role Of Their Pelvic Floor In Birth