department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

Pregnancy can also pose certain health risks for the student-athlete depending on the
sport specific function needed to train and compete at the elite, Division-I level of sport.
POLICY STATEMENT:
1. The student-athlete is encouraged to disclose her medical condition as soon as
possible to the appropriate university medical/sports medicine staff with the
understanding that her confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.
2. The team physician and sports medicine staff will develop a comprehensive
health plan and training plan which will include, but not be limited to:
a. Ob/Gyn referral or coordination
b. Nutritional education
c. Post partum exercise guidelines
d. Exercise guidelines
3. The student-athlete, certified athletic trainer, team physician and any other
referrals or existing medical providers will work together to monitor the
pregnancy and look for signs/symptoms that would mean the health of the woman
or her fetus are at risk. Modification to the student-athlete’s training and
participation will be made based on the management needed to insure her health.
Some symptoms of problems may include:
a. Vaginal bleeding
b. Uterine contractions
c. Blood pressure changes
d. Syncope or pre-syncope
e. Edema
4. Participation in contact sports training or competition will be strongly discouraged
after the 14 th week of gestation. Also, participation restrictions will be guided by the team
physician, ob/gyn and other health care referral recommendations.
Prescription Drug and Over the Counter (OTC) Medication Policy
PURPOSE: Compliance, as it relates to the management of prescription and over the
counter medications, is critical to the health, safety, and integrity of The University of
North Carolina Wilmington Team Physicians, Certified Athletic Trainers, and most
importantly the student-athletes. The University of North Carolina Wilmington Athletic
Training Department Prescription Drug and Over the Counter Policy exists to assist the
Athletic Training Department in achieving its mission of ensuring the well-being of and
providing the best possible care to the student-athletes at UNCW by:
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