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

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! NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcast Instagram, Website, YouTube, and other links: atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/links EMAIL US: [email protected] SAVE on Medbridge: Use code ATCORNER to get $150 off your subscription Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA -- -Sandy & Randy