This session explores the emerging role of maternal health-focused OT within these high-acuity environments, emphasizing the interconnectedness of maternal well-being and infant development. Participants will examine the impact of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), occupational disruption, and co-occupational engagement during early motherhood. Through case examples and discussion, attendees will learn practical strategies to integrate maternal health into existing pediatric care, enhancing outcomes for both mother and infant.
About The Speaker:
Libby Skolnik M.S., OTR/L, CEIM, NTMTC is an occupational therapist, certified infant massage educator and neonatal touch and massage certified therapist. She has over 8 years of experience in acute care, inpatient pediatrics and special expertise in the Neonatal ICU. Libby currently works as an OT at Le Bonheur Children’s Level IV NICU treating premature and medically complex babies and their families. In addition to this, Libby founded her private practice, Born to Bloom, in 2023 which seeks to empower mothers, nurture futures and foster motherhood community through 1:1 treatment sessions and classes. And in 2024- she co-founded Maternal Health OT, for current and aspiring OT practitioners and students interested in Maternal Health. Libby is a wife and mother of two incredible children and so excited to share her love of moms and babies within the lens of the acute setting.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the unique contributions of maternal health occupational therapy within NICU and acute pediatric settings, including the promotion of maternal-infant bonding, mental health, and occupational engagement.
Describe key assessments and interventions used by maternal health OTs to support parents and infants in the NICU, with emphasis on trauma-informed care, sensory regulation, and early development.
Apply principles of family-centered and interdisciplinary collaboration to advocate for maternal health occupational therapy services in acute care and NICU environments
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