Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy can help you to maintain, resume, or optimize how you engage in your daily life activities physically, mentally, and emotionally! The perinatal year is so full of changes—think of OT like a combination of physical recovery + mental health support + functional “life hacks” from a healthcare professional specialty-trained in helping people live their best life, with the greatest ease, during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
OT appointments are out-of-network and paid in full by the client ($200/hr). Our billing team can then submit to your insurance for reimbursement on your behalf. Please check your benefits in advance though.
In-OFFICE Occupational Therapy
What we can address: chronic or acute pain in pregnancy or postpartum; basics of pelvic floor health & rehabilitation; c-section recovery & scar management; proper body mechanics & ergonomics in postpartum recovery and breastfeeding; mental health symptom management, mindfulness, and talk therapy; core weakness & functional and safe exercises; prep for return to work; resuming intimacy; baby bonding & development.
This appointment will include of a health history of your pregnancy and delivery, a general postural/physical assessment, evaluation for diastasis recti, maternal mental health screen, review of current challenges you’re experiencing, and a care plan to help you meet your functional goals.
Baby is welcome to attend, as we do incorporate feeding into the session!
TELEHEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Telehealth for postpartum occupational therapy appointments can be an option for some clients:
Those who are experiencing challenges related to the mental/emotional transition into parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety or navigating difficult situations in caring for yourself and for baby.
Those who are having muscle strain symptoms related to breastfeeding positioning and other daily tasks and could benefit from a body mechanics and ergonomics assessment.
Those who are being seen for OT to address physical symptoms (e.g. pelvic floor dysfunction/pain, scar-related issues, separation at the core/diastasis recti ) and have already had a physical assessment in person.
If you are unsure if a telehealth OT appointment is the right fit for you, feel free to reach out to Carolyn directly (cjohnson@breastfeedingcenter.org) to consult about this option.
Prep for postpartum recovery
Prepare for your best postpartum with this PRENATAL group class. We will discuss tips and techniques to address changes and challenges you may encounter during the postpartum period. Some topics addressed: what to expect after delivery, remedies for postpartum pain, core and pelvic floor recovery, c-section healing, maternal mental health, and return to intimacy. You will gain a better understanding of how to care for yourself while caring for your newborn. Registration for this class includes includes gestational parent + a support person