Osteopathic approach to the postpartum woman

Three intensive days together with Julie Fendall DO MOstSc(Paeds) to explore osteopathic principles in relation to the care, cure and treatment of women in the postpartum period.

The course is structured in three distinct stages to offer a complete training experience.

1.  Theoretical and Practical Sessions

During the first day and a half of training, we will explore in depth how to assess and treat the typical problems of the post-partum woman from an osteopathic perspective. Specific technical approaches will be proposed through interactive theoretical sessions interspersed with practical exercises, allowing participants to put their acquired knowledge into practice.

2.  Clinical Tutorial

Half a day will be dedicated to osteopathic treatments led by Julie Fendall who will treat some patients in the classroom. This time will be valuable to gain a practical understanding of how to approach, assess and treat patients with postpartum issues, providing a clear and detailed overview of best clinical practice.

3.  Clinical Practice

On the last day, learners will be divided into small groups and will have the opportunity to put their skills into practice by evaluating and treating real clinical cases. This time will be guided and supervised directly by Dr Fendall and her assistants, providing a hands-on learning experience and allowing participants to consolidate their skills under the guidance of experts in this field.

Programme

Labour and delivery

•       Possible surgeries

•       Instrumentation, strategies used and possible consequences from an osteopathic point of view

•       Emergencies

Caesarean section

•       Scars

•       Vaginal lesions

Mother's recovery

•       Problems that may occur in the days following childbirth

Analysis of the most common symptoms in post-partum recovery

•       The perineum

•       Post caesarean section symptoms

•       Analysis of regions that may present pain

Pre- or post-partum problems that may flare up after childbirth viscera in the post- partum period

•       Changes in the gut and digestive mechanisms

•       Symptoms of the urinary system

•       Uterine prolapse

•       Bladder prolapse

•       Cystitis

Breastfeeding considerations

•       Positioning issues

•       Hormonal problems

Mental state and postpartum depressionEpidural anaesthesia

Short-term symptoms:

•       Headache

•       Nausea

•       Anaesthesia and dysaesthesia of the limbs

Vegetative syndromes Long-term problems:

•       Haematological problems