1. Psychological Implications
Presentation Title
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2. Lesson objectives
Explain the psychological concerns that effect the woman during the different trimesters
Identify the teaching skills and strategies that an instructor must develop to provide empathy, support and to build self-esteem of their participants

3. Activity
Split into groups. List the key psychological concerns you believe will affect:
1st trimester
2nd trimester
3rd trimester
Note down instructor strategies to help the client with these concerns
15 mins

4. Thoughts and feelings
Different factors will affect the different ante natal stages - common concerns:
Trimester 1
Over-reactive & prone to mood swings
Fearful of losing baby
Anxious about weight gain
Self conscious
Happy

5. Thoughts and feelings Trimester 2 Concerned over bodily changes
Thinking about increased weight gain
Lowered self-esteem
Excited
Spreading the news
Positive

6. Thoughts and feelings Trimester 3 Concerned over ability to cope
Anxious about delivery
Excited to meet baby
Inpatient for the birth

7. Instructor Skills & Strategies
Appropriate clothing
Be approachable, caring & listen
Providing sufficient time before & after class to address concerns
Keep knowledge up-to-date
Know where to gain access to additional information & resources
Know when a professional should be consulted
Know the names & addresses of local professionals within this field

8. Ante natal Teaching Skills
Specific & well explained programme
Frequent postural cues/teaching points
Early directional & movement cues
Close observation skills
Relevant method of monitoring intensity
Check for client feedback
Knowledge of alternatives & adaptations provided regularly
Appropriate motivational techniques

9. Summary
The pregnant woman will undergo a great variety of psychological changes throughout and after the pregnancy
The instructors role is to show empathy, build a comfortable and social environment within sessions
The instructor should be able to identify when additional, more specialist support my be required and to provide information on where help can be obtained
Instructors must appreciate that their dress, body language, vocabulary and attitude can severely affect participants.