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Empowering Moms: The Role of Occupational Therapy During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Armi Grace Ep 101

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Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it also brings physical and emotional challenges—especially during pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode, we sit down with Armi Grace Petersen, a maternal health and pediatric occupational therapist and the owner of Motivated OT Mama. Armi Grace shares how occupational therapy can support moms through pregnancy discomforts, postpartum recovery, and the transition into motherhood.

We discuss:
✅ How occupational therapy supports moms during pregnancy and postpartum
✅ Managing physical discomfort and preparing for motherhood
✅ Recovering from childbirth—physically and mentally
✅ Adapting to the physical and emotional demands of caring for a newborn
✅ Addressing postpartum challenges like breastfeeding, pelvic floor recovery, and mental health

Whether you're an expecting mom, a new mother, or a healthcare professional, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help navigate the journey of motherhood with confidence.

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