Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
- 1. Define dysfunctional labor and describe related birthing complications.
- 2. Describe fertility and various conditions that can affect a person’s fertility and reproduction.
- 3. Describe common gynecological surgeries and medical treatment related to reproduction and pregnancy.
- 4. Define high-risk pregnancy and related diagnoses.
- 5. Differentiate amongst different birth locations and attendants, and their effects on birthing outcomes.
- 6. Safely provide examination, evaluation, and intervention for the patient on a high-risk pregnancy activity restriction.
- 7. Provide differential diagnosis between high-risk pregnancy and musculoskeletal diagnoses.
- 8. Identify resources for pregnancy and parenting with disabilities.
- 9. Describe various cultural implications and beliefs related to labor, birth, and postpartum.
- 10. Safely provide examination, evaluation, and intervention for acutely postpartum patients.
- 11. Describe the effects of a patient’s prior abuse experience on pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
- 12. Safely prescribe or modify an exercise routine for a pregnant patient.
- 13. Identify contraindications and precautions for beginning or continuing an exercise routine during pregnancy.