19218 High-Risk Pregnancy and Occupational Therapy

Course overview

Discussion of high-risk pregnancy and potential occupational therapy interventions. Includes the focus of the antepartum unit and team; common high-risk pregnancy conditions, including preterm birth; and common medical interventions for high-risk pregnancy, including bed rest and its benefits and complications. Identifies current and potential occupational therapy interventions for women with high-risk pregnancies, such as exercise, psychosocial activities, yoga, and aquatic therapy.