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Management of the Pregnant Athlete with Pam Gibbons and Kelsey Bains - 20

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Pregnant Athlete conversations can be difficult - Pam and Kelsey give insight on how to find resources to give the best care to your pregnant athletes

Timestamps:

4:37 How to start the conversation with your athlete

  • Addressing concerns and fears with continuing or discontinuing sports

    • 11:44 Medical Hardship - Pregnancy is not a disability!

    13:20 Confidentiality - Who can you involve?

    • Athlete’s Physician approval
    • Team Physician
    • Know your limits in your scope of practice and comfort level and don’t be afraid to refer to an expert in the field (counselors, etc).

      • 20:33 Follow up Post-Partum and Return to Activity

      • Involve the physician for clearance
      • Assess fitness for safety and recondition as needed

        • 26:42 Mental Health

        • Know what’s available on campus and in the surrounding area
          • Should include phone numbers to call, text, or resources to see in person
          • Create a Mental Health Emergency Action Plan

            • 29:16 How to express your concern to an athlete in denial

            • Educate the athlete!
            • Present yourself as an ally - a medical professional ally
            • Gather subtle changes that you can utilize to help support your suspicion before you talk to your athlete (fatigue, physical and mental energy, change of food choices, nausea)

              • 41:47 How to prepare for these situations as an athletic training student/preceptor

              • Scenario based storytime
              • Begin a dialogue to learn from real experiences
              • Call your mentors and colleagues who have been through similar scenarios

                • Bottom Line: Educate, know your resources, and don't be afraid to ask for help!

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