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Women’s mental and physical health concerns prenatally and postnatally is a common concern within the United States. According to the National Library of Medicine (NIH), postpartum depression commonly occurs six weeks after childbirth, affecting 6.5 percent to 20 percent of women (2022). Pregnancy related physical concerns are also a common concern with prenatal/postnatal mothers with difficulties such as back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, hip/knee pain, cesarean section (c-section) issues, and several other concerns. Physical concerns have been shown to affect mothers ability to walk, work, sleep, and participate within everyday routine potentially leading to depression (O’Connor, et.al, 2013). It is important for health care providers to evaluate and educate themselves on warning signs regarding women’s mental and physical health prenatally and postnatally, therefore; mothers can get the appropriate care. Incorporating Occupational Therapy and other necessary services can give mothers the necessary treatment that they need. Occupational Therapy could add value to this population with support of self efficacy in breast feeding, education on prenatal and postpartum depression, adaptive strategies for activities of daily living (ADLs), adaptive strategies for instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), performance factors, and role transitions (Sidar et. al,2024).
Graduation Date
1-1-2024
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Poster
Site Mentor
Leslie J. Hardman
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