18th September 2024 | Anatomy & biomechanics for birth-workers | Bolton

£35.00

Open to: midwifery students from Bolton University.

Date: 18th September 2024, 10am-1pm (alternative date available)

This workshop covers 5 popular biomechanics techniques, but more importantly teaches you the anatomy behind them, so you’ll understand: 

  • How they work,  

  • How to perform each technique safely 

  • Which technique to choose in different scenarios 

  • Contraindications 

It’s a practical, hands-on workshop with plenty of time to chat, share experiences and ask questions.  

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Open to: midwifery students from Bolton University.

Date: 18th September 2024, 10am-1pm (alternative date available)

This workshop covers 5 popular biomechanics techniques, but more importantly teaches you the anatomy behind them, so you’ll understand: 

  • How they work,  

  • How to perform each technique safely 

  • Which technique to choose in different scenarios 

  • Contraindications 

It’s a practical, hands-on workshop with plenty of time to chat, share experiences and ask questions.  

Open to: midwifery students from Bolton University.

Date: 18th September 2024, 10am-1pm (alternative date available)

This workshop covers 5 popular biomechanics techniques, but more importantly teaches you the anatomy behind them, so you’ll understand: 

  • How they work,  

  • How to perform each technique safely 

  • Which technique to choose in different scenarios 

  • Contraindications 

It’s a practical, hands-on workshop with plenty of time to chat, share experiences and ask questions.  


This workshop will cover

 

Biomechanics Techniques

  • Demonstrations and practical session, learn how to perform and what it feels like to receive the following techniques:

    • Rebozo Jiggle

    • Shake the apple tree

    • Sacral seesaw

    • Side lying release

    • Modified Sims position

  • Learn what's happening anatomically during each technique

  • Indications for use during labour

Safety

  • Contraindications and precautions for antenatal use 

  • Contraindications and considerations for use intrapartum.  

Pelvic Anatomy

  • The sacrum and joints

  • Sacrotuberous, sacrospinous, uterosacral and round ligaments

  • The psoas muscle

  • The nervous system and it's effect on the pelvic floor

Labour Dystocia (change from support during labour)

  • Deflexed or asynclitic head, how do we know?

  • What can we deduce with or without a V.E.?

  • Knowing when to suggest biomechanics techniques. Intervention, observation, intuition, being 'with women'