Mommy & Me
Providing Mom's (and partner's) with the Tools to Best Care for Their New Baby(ies)
How can occupational therapy help Mom's
Occupational Therapist's are equipped with the knowledge and understanding that new mom's (parent's) and baby's need all the support available when navigating the new role that is mother(parent)hood. Through individualized and comprehensive care, we provide services to address the needs of both baby AND mom. The key to thriving is nurture for both mom and baby.
Pre and Post Partum Mindfulness and Education
Do you want to enter this new role as prepared and educted as you can be? Do you have concerns about the mental load that comes along with this new role? Would you like help with how to meet your mental and emotional demands?
We can help!
Infant Screening
Do you have any concerns regarding your baby's development? Need guidance for equipment, toys, sleep, feeding, etc.?
We can help!
Lactation Support
Is baby having trouble latching to breast or bottle? Do you have concerns about feeding? Worried about milk supply? Experiencing pain with breastfeeding? Want to prepare for breastfeeding before baby? We can help!
Mommy Group Classes
Do you want to meet other mom's in your area and help build upon your village? Do you prefer learning in a group environment? Are you an agency that provides support to new and expectant mom's wanting a provider to assist with leading a class?
We can help!
Pumping education and assistance
Do you have questions about pumping? Not sure if your pump is "working", if you have the right size, if you're pumping too much or not enough? We can assist with determining the right size flanges, come up with a pumping plan, assist with receiving health insurance covered breast pump, and so much more!
Mommy & Me - Package
Are you interested in all of the 'Mommy and Me' services that Nurture and Thrive has to offer? Do you want immediate support before, during, and/or after labor? Do you want weekly support after discharge from the hospital? The 8-week support package provides you with all of the services applicable that we have to offer and guarantees weekly support for EIGHT weeks pre/post-partum. Interested in learning more or signing up? Contact us now!
Services offered include but are not limited to:
For Baby:
Comprehensive developmental assessment
Comprehensive feeding assessment (breast and/or bottle)
Assistance with positioning, sleep, and equipment needed/recommended
Referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed
For Mom:
Identifying and learning coping strategies and mindfulness techniques to help manage mental health challenges and post-partum blues
Positioning assessment for pain involved with holding/feeding baby
Comprehensive assessment of breast before, during, and after feeding
Education on positioning and latching while feeding
Education on optimizing milk supply
Pumping support to include a pump assessment of size and efficiency, education on storing of milk, schedule for pumping and more
Support and planning for returning to work
For Family:
Assisting with roles and how to assist mom and baby
Educating on post-partum conditions and how to best care for birthing parent
Getting back to routines and hobbies
Assessing family mental health and concerns