Podcasts Health AT Corner Management of the Pregnant Athlete with Pam Gibbons and Kelsey Bains - 20

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

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 1 p.m.

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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

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4:37 How to start the conversation with your athlete

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  • Addressing concerns and fears with continuing or discontinuing sports
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11:44 Medical Hardship - Pregnancy is not a disability!

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13:20 Confidentiality - Who can you involve?

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  • Athlete\\u2019s Physician approval
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  • Team Physician
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  • Know your limits in your scope of practice and comfort level and don\\u2019t be afraid to refer to an expert in the field (counselors, etc).
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20:33 Follow up Post-Partum and Return to Activity

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  • Involve the physician for clearance
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  • Assess fitness for safety and recondition as needed
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26:42 Mental Health

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  • Know what\\u2019s available on campus and in the surrounding area
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    • Should include phone numbers to call, text, or resources to see in person
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  • Create a Mental Health Emergency Action Plan
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29:16 How to express your concern to an athlete in denial

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  • Educate the athlete!
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  • Present yourself as an ally - a medical professional ally
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  • 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)
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41:47 How to prepare for these situations as an athletic training student/preceptor

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  • Scenario based storytime
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  • Begin a dialogue to learn from real experiences
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  • Call your mentors and colleagues who have been through similar scenarios
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Bottom Line: Educate, know your resources, and don\'t be afraid to ask for help!

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NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook

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