This presentation explores the essential role of occupational therapy in supporting individuals during the immediate postpartum period within the acute care hospital setting. It highlights the unique physical, emotional, and functional challenges faced by new mothers and birthing parents, and outlines how OT interventions can promote recovery, optimize occupational performance, and support the transition to parenthood. Attendees will gain insight into assessment strategies, therapeutic interventions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy efforts necessary to establish and sustain postpartum OT services in acute care. Clinical examples and practical implementation tips will equip therapists to build a strong foundation for this emerging area of practice.
About The Speaker:
With over a decade of experience, Stacey specializes in acute care, maternal mental health, pelvic floor therapy, and infant/pediatric care. She is a certified Perinatal Health Specialist and and is currently pursuing her Level I certification as a Pelvic Floor Practitioner. Her doctoral research explored the role of postpartum social support in reducing the risk of postpartum anxiety and depression. Stacey is deeply passionate about supporting individuals through pregnancy and postpartum—treating holistically from “Belly to Baby.”
Stacey lives just outside of Mount Vernon, Ohio with her husband and daughter. She earned her Bachelor degree in Exercise Science from the University of Akron, followed by a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Findlay in 2015. Most recently, Stacey has completed her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Indiana University (IUPUI) in 2023.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the unique occupational therapy needs of individuals in the immediate postpartum period within the acute care setting.
Describe evidence-based OT assessment and intervention strategies to support postpartum recovery and occupational engagement.
Discuss the role of OT in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance postpartum care outcomes.
Outline practical steps for initiating and implementing postpartum OT services in a hospital-based acute care setting.
Advocate for the inclusion of occupational therapy in standard postpartum care through education, documentation, and program development.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): According to the 2024 NBCOT Activities Chart, this seminar may qualify for 1.25 continuing education units towards your NBCOT renewal. In order to qualify, you must complete the designated post test which will be emailed to all participants who attend the guest lecture. Once the post-test is completed, a link will be sent with a certificate for you to download for your personal CEU records. As each state and regional licensing board differs, please check your state licensing regulations to confirm if it qualifies toward renewal of state professional licenses.
The fee for this live webinar is $40.
It takes place via zoom on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30pm CT/7:30pm ET
A recording will be sent to those who register and will be made available for 30 days.
This event is free of charge for Collaboration Members through The Network. Already a Member? RSVP in Heartbeat HERE