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Behavioral Management for Pain in Pregnancy

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Management of chronic pain conditions presents multiple challenges in pregnancy. In this population, pharmacological and procedure-based approaches are limited when considering the potential risk to the baby. This consideration strengthens the need for using non-pharmacological and psychological approaches to manage pain. Knowledge of such interventions and their effectiveness in the treatment of chronic pain is crucial for healthcare providers who are in a position to provide patient education and refer pregnant women to such evidence-based treatments. Consequently, psychoeducation and the provision of psychological tools can shift a patient’s mindset from “curing” to “managing” pain, optimizing function, and improving quality of life during pregnancy and postpartum.

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  1. University of California, San Francisco, Pain Management Center, San Francisco, CA, USA

    Valerie W. Jackson & Iulia Gambro Irina Ivan

  2. New York University School of Global Public Health, New York, NY, USA

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  3. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA

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Jackson, V.W., Ivan, I.G.I., Choe, K. (2022). Behavioral Management for Pain in Pregnancy. In: Mallick-Searle, T. (eds) Holistic Pain Management in Pregnancy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06322-0_5

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