Postpartum Recovery: What Powerful Role Can OT Play?

Pediatric Pioneers: Postpartum Recovery: What Powerful Role Can OT Play? (Episode 16)

Audio Runtime: 62 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Dr. Zesarae Bodie, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, CSOT, founder of Intimate Health Solutions and expert in perinatal and sexual health, joins host Nicole Quint to explore OT’s overlooked role in postpartum physical recovery. Nicole and Zesarae unpack how pediatric therapists, especially those in early intervention, are uniquely positioned to support not just babies but the birthing parents navigating profound physical transitions. Tune in to discover how your existing skills in activity analysis, environmental modification, and co-occupation can powerfully shift maternal health outcomes, without needing a new certification.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around occupational therapy’s role in supporting physical health and daily life challenges during the perinatal period
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address physical strain and functional limitations across prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum phases, considering biomechanical, respiratory, and musculoskeletal changes
• Solve patient case scenarios involving occupational therapy interventions for prenatal care (e.g., energy conservation, body mechanics training, home ergonomics) to reduce physical strain during occupational performance

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.