Physiotherapy in Obstetrics & Gynaecology By mohd. Javed mpt(ortho)-1st yr. Apollo college, durg c. G

Are given with the following objectives

To obtain rest during preg.

To help the mother regain normal health afterwards by preventing unnecessary fatigue

Most common method of relaxation is MITCHELLS METHOD.

• 4. Patient position in kneeling forward on to one’s arm on a cushion placed on a seat of a chair.

• 5. In this position wt. of the fetus lies on the anterior abdominal wall & pelvic floor relaxes

• 6. In this position pt. take deep diaphragmatic breathing.

• 7. Other methods of relaxation are

• a. mental imagery.

• b. muscle setting – “Jacobson’s Method”

PREPERATION FOR LABOUR

• A prog. of labour training consist of

• Body awareness & labour/ positioning during labour.

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