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CJ Munn
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Started On : 27-Sep-2009 at 03:46:10 AM, #Views : 6902
Topic Subject : Re: Pregnancy cast |
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Hi Ann
If it's your first, I really wouldn't risk a standing pose as the
risk of fainting is so much higher and you really need to know what
to look out for.
Perched on the edge of a table or high chair is also not ideal for
fainting risk as all the pressure is on one point which also affects
circulation. The things that are different about casting pregnant
women is that the circulation is already highly challenged and by
staying still this is increased. So to minimise this risk you cast
sitting down in a firm but comfortable high backed chair (no arms)
with their legs out slightly in front with knees unlocked and get
them to gently paddle their feet throughout the casting which helps
blood flow in the legs. If the blood is passing up the legs then it's
going everywhere else. Keep chatting to your client and then you will
be more likely to notice if they start to go quiet, which can be a
sign they are feeling odd. Tell them to tell you immediately if they
feel sick, dizzy, suddenly hot or cold, have vision changes or
anything else and NOT try to be brave because it's very hard to catch
a slippery pregnant women with aglinatey hands.
With alginate casts you don't have to worry at all about the baby
moving, although if doing a lace casting like Dan does as it is known
then obviously he's right about waiting for a quiet time.
The other thing to know about casting pregnant women is that they
tend to be more temperature sensitive, so if using cold alingate give
them the bucket of water to feel the wter temperature just before you
mix it with alginate, because just touching it with their fingertips
prepares the brain for what's to come and therefore it's less of a
shock when it goes on. Pregnant women tend to be more hot bodied so
they can almost 'cook' the alginate sometimes, so you may find it
goes off quicker, so worth using a bit of algislo to give you more
time. They are also more likely to feel the heat of the bandage and
the room in general so keep a window open and have their companion/
partner fan them or pass them drinks if they want them.
For the future, the other no-no is casting pregnant women laying
down, as it can put too much pressure on the main arteries leading to
the bump. I've even seen someone casting someone kneeling up which is
going to be painful on the knees within 5 minutes easily. You can
move to standing poses with very fit/healthy clients who understand
the fainting risk and have a partner supporting them or built
supports, but then I would definitely get them to sign a waiver.
Although fainting is rare, it's a risk that should be explained to
every client.
Also to look out for is the added hairiness pregnancy can bring
especially the Linea Negra (dark line down front of belly, sometimes
hairy) which may need extra release cream or you can ask them to
shave or remove it with cream before they come.
Safety must always come first over aesthetics, but you can use your
own judgement on pushing the boundaries with poses as you become more
experienced. But I really recommend doing this first one sitting as
you will have so much else to concentrate on until you build up your
confidence.
Best wishes
CJ
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> Post Date : Saturday 26th 2009f September 2009 12:34:53 PM
> Posted by : "Ann Cochrane" anncochrane@btinternet.com
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> Pregnancy cast:--
> Hi Guys
>
> I am about to do my first pregnant life cast (next Wednesday )and
> whilst I understand the basics of life casting and making sure the
> model is comfortable I just wondered if anyone has any tips or 'not
> to do's ' they could tell me about.
>
> If possible I would like to do her standing up but that would
> depend on wether she is up to it or not, plus I would have to work
> out some support for her. If I have her sitting down does anyone
> have any suggestions about how to make her comfortable. I have only
> got normal dining type chairs or a sun lounger . What does everyone
> else use?
>
> Thanks
> Ann
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