« Preterm Labor Education & Physical Support Services
We have developed a preterm labor awareness class to provide new mothers with the opportunity to learn about early signs and symptoms of preterm labor. We take this very seriously because over the last decade the average rate for premature birth in the US has increased. In 1994, 11% of the infants born in the US were born prematurely, in 2004 this increased to 12.5%. The US objective for 2010 is 7.6%. We have a long way to go to help lower this to that degree (ref: March of Dimes PeriStats: www.marchofdimes.com ). To view a video on Preterm Labor, go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8oNwtY5ezo
One way accomplish this is to educate women so they are aware of the warning signs of preterm labor. We intend to provide educational resources to as many women we can reach with this precious information. Not only to those women who are at high risk for preterm labor but to every pregnant woman. Any pregnant woman should be considered to have a risk for preterm birth. By the time you are having an ultrasound to determine if your baby is a boy or girl at 18-20 weeks you should be attending pregnancy preparation classes to educate yourself about preterm labor signs and symptoms. Preterm birth is defined as: any delivery that occurs prior to the 37th week of pregnancy. The earlier that you educate yourself the better prepared you will be for any complication that arises.
« Antepartum Physical Support program
Based on your individual situation, if you find yourself confined to bed, either in the home, or hospital, we can assist you to obtain your best pregnancy outcome and provide you with physical support exercises that will optimize your pregnancy and post partum recovery. With the assistance of your healthcare team and our physical support program that is specifically designed for maternal health, we can attempt to optimize your physical and emotional health. We will provide and assist you to use a series of exercises that are specifically developed and researched for strength and endurance as well as other added benefits. We can provide positioning opportunities during pregnancy for patients with a high-risk pregnancy and those on reduced activity/modified bed rest.
