Pregnancy & Motherhood Series - Dr Sinead Dufour - The athlete during pregnancy.
Update: 2024-10-04
Description
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr. Sinead Dufour, an associate professor at the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University in Ontario and the director of pelvic health at the World of My Baby (The Womb). Dr. Dufour has over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science.
Main Topics Discussed
- [00:00:40 ] Changes a female athlete's body goes through during pregnancy, including impacts on cardiovascular, respiratory, and pelvic floor systems
- [00:03:16 ] How cardiovascular and respiratory changes affect training for a football player during pregnancy
- [00:06:07 ] General exercise guidelines for pregnant women, including recommendations for pelvic floor muscle training
- [00:08:39 ] Benefits of exercise for pregnant women, including pelvic floor health, metabolic health, and mental health
- [00:10:47 ] Areas where more research is needed, such as contact sports and high-intensity exercise during pregnancy
- [00:14:14 ] Recommendations around high-intensity exercise during pregnancy
- [00:16:14 ] Screening tools that can be used to assess pregnant athletes, including pelvic floor dysfunction and energy availability
- [00:20:35 ] Contraindications and when a pregnant athlete should stop exercising
Where to Find Dr. Sinead Dufour
- Website: www.thewomb.ca
Key Terms & References
- Pelvic floor muscle training
- Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
- Gestational diabetes
- Diastasis rectus abdominis
- Pelvic floor dysfunction inventory
- Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)
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