Motherhood & Self-Care: Occupational Therapy for Maternal Wellness

MommyMatters

“People need to shift the narrative in the family. It is not about the time you are spending but the energy you are giving. Wellness is about giving that energy.” - Cecile Edwards, M.Ed “I don’t need to wear all of the hats-all of the time because I am able to rely on other people in my corner that is helping me do those things.” - Katie Germain, Occupational Therapist It was a pleasure to have a conservation with Katie Germain! This is a little about Katie Germain: Katie is an occupational therapist with over 7 years of experience working with both adults and children. She is certified as a PMH-C and PCES. Katie is a partner at Strengthen Mama, an occupational therapy practice that provides in-home rehab for pregnancy and postpartum. She is a self-published author of The Honey Bees: Recharge Mommy Bee, a children's book that teaches kids why the mom needs rest. Katie is a wife and mother, to two little boys, and enjoys visiting upstate New York. Katie Germain discuss her business, Strengthen Mama, and their collaboration with mothers during pregnancy/ postpartum. Additionally, her realization on the amount of resources available to mothers once she became an occupational therapist. Other topics included accessibility, cultural support, and wellness in motherhood. Link to The Honey Bees: Recharge Mommy Bee https://a.co/d/9OwFHJA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mommymatters/support