Postpartum and Play
Postpartum and Play is a 7-week mother and baby series supporting recovery, infant development, and a smooth transition into motherhood. This class is for mothers and babies from birth to six months old. This class is part of Sitrin’s Maternal Health and Infant Wellness Program which is designed to make the transition from pregnancy into motherhood and beyond more manageable for all moms.
Topics Covered:
Week 1: Breathing patterns and techniques for mom - Digestion, gas, and reflux for baby
Week 2: Posture for mom - Bottle and Breastfeeding for baby
Week 3: Mental health for mom - Sleep for baby
Week 4: Coffee and chat (free)
Week 5: Return to exercise for mom - Introducing solids for baby
Week 6: Ergonomics for mom - Holding/carrying devices for baby
Week 7: Self-care for mom - Teething for baby
The first session will run April 2-May 21 from 11am-12pm and will be held in Sitrin’s Outpatient Rehabilitation building. The price for the full 7-week series is $125.
The Postpartum and Play class is made possible through a generous grant from the Slocum-Dickson Foundation.
To register, click here.
This class is led by two of Sitrin's specially trained occupational therapists:
Elizabeth Lockwood, MS, OTR/L
Elizabeth A. Lockwood, MS, OTR/L, provides emotional and physical support for women experiencing difficulty with self-care, lack of bonding with baby, and new or increased anxiety. As a Perinatal Mental Health Certified occupational therapist, Lockwood provides screening and guidance around Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders (conception to 1+ years postpartum).
Chelsea Darrow, MS, OTR/L
Chelsea Darrow, MS, OTR/L, specializes in pelvic floor therapy to help individuals with a variety of pelvic health concerns. Certified in Pelvic Rehab Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques, Darrow utilizes a whole-person approach, assessing an individual’s posture, body mechanics, strength, and endurance. She is also a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.
