Holistic Management of the Pregnant Patient (external)
If you love working with pregnant patients then this course is for you!
Pregnancy is often considered a rite of passage, a deeply transformational experience for the woman (or pregnant person). As health care providers we are honoured to accompany our patients on this journey.
Holistic care of your pregnant patient is more than just treating their pelvic or back pain. Ensuring that our patients' mental health and wellbeing is supported throughout their pregnancy and into motherhood is an integral part of our role as health professionals.
In this course, you will gain a solid grasp of the physical adaptations and effective osteopathic treatments for pregnancy. But beyond the anatomical aspects, this course beckons you to broaden your perspective. Be prepared to delve deeper, examining the biopsychosocial factors influencing each patient's experience allowing you to provide holistic and compassionate support for your patients.
You will learn how to effectively assess and treat patients throughout their pregnancy. Topics include pelvic girdle pain, hEDS, red flags and common pregnancy complaints. Furthermore biopsychosocial factors are covered including an understanding of the maternity care system in Australia and loss in pregnancy.
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Presenters:
Simone Keddy
Dates:
23rd November , 2025
This course is suitable for:
Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Myotherapists due to manual techniques involved.
If you have other qualifications please check with us to see if this course would be suitable for you
Cost: $770 +GST
(Total CPD hours = 16 hours - (8 hours face to face + 8 hours of online content)
Lunch is included)
Location:
16 Trinity Place, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the terminology, screening and history taking for pregnancy
Gain an understanding of maternity care in Australia
Gain awareness of loss in pregnancy and what supports are available
Understand the importance of language during pregnancy and how the way you communicate can have significant impacts on their pregnancy and birth experience.
Learn to identify red flags in pregnancy
Understand the benefits and risks of exercise in pregnancy
Gain an understanding of gestational diabetes, testing, management options and complications
Understand the hormonal and physiological adaptations of pregnancy
Understand the musculoskeletal changes during pregnancy and how best to support your patients
Learn how to support pregnant patients with Ehlers-Danlos and other hypermobility syndromes
Understand consent
Understand the different types of pregnancy supports, including belts or support shorts and when they may be indicated.
Understand the mechanism of common complaints during pregnancy, including pelvic girdle pain.
Learn how to effectively and efficiently assess your pregnant patients
Learn a range of direct and indirect techniques focused on the whole body.
The theory will be covered online, allowing the face to face to focus on practical
Note: This course does not cover birth. Please see our Preparing the Pregnant Patient for Birth course, which is another amazing course.
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