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Maternal Health Foundations


Supporting Birth, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum Recovery

 

In this course, you’ll build a strong foundation in maternal health by integrating lactation, mental health, and postpartum healing into a practical, clinically relevant framework.

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DYADS DESERVE MORE support.

What clinicians are saying (and why they love it)

"I feel like I have a new perspective on the dyad.  It is SO easy as a therapist to be baby focused.  I love the information about postpartum planning and nutrition.  I also feel like my Lactation OT intake forms are so much more meaningful.  I can also be very baby focused when I'm looking over the forms but now I see the information about pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum is a whole new lens that I know will benefit the dyads I support."

speech language pathologist

"The slides were clear & full of great info.  I took so many notes.  I appreciated the diversity presented both in the graphics and information shared.  Darian is very knowledgable and all of the information in this course was exactly what I was looking for and can be applied in practice immediately.  I love how she blended in information on traditional practices.  I enjoyed her presentation style and she had me laughing with the "let's be real, folks still don't know what OT is"!  Truth."

occupational THERAPIST

"Excellent! As someone who teaches lactation professionals, specifically in counseling, I found this training to be extremely thorough. The level of compassion in this training is not traditionally seen in clinical training. The compassion, based on evidence, is what put this training above others that I've experienced."

ibclc

"I really liked the practical knowledge and ideas for treatment! I also appreciate Dairian's encouraging demeanor, I really felt seen as a practitioner when you say that someone needs my specific medicine. Listening to the birth stories was also a really good activity. Thank you!"

occupational THERAPIST

"My favorite part was hearing the stories. Even though I feel like I have a basic understanding on the complications and trauma that can happen around birth, pregnancy and motherhood, nothing compares to having the opportunity to hear someone share their story from end to end without interruption. I appreciated the diversity addressed in the course and the time and respect given to the women sharing their stories."

occupational THERAPIST

"Loved the overview of conditions to monitor for mothers postpartum, inspired me to update my intake forms to avoid missing things that might otherwise go under the radar."

occupational THERAPIST & IBCLC

"Very informative and inspiring space of work. Bringing my interest of pregnancy and postpartum into my profession and a potential business venture."

occupational THERAPIST

"I'm an OT and have always had a strong interest in midwifery, pregnancy, birth, postpartum etc. I loved how Dairian has brought these areas into her OT knowledge and practice, as well as teaching others to do the same. Dairian is very experienced and I loved how much work she has done in this space! It has inspired me.... but unsure how to implement into the Australian health system. "

occupational THERAPIST

"The in-depth review of physiology throughout all stages, pregnancy, birth and postpartum and how each part can impact different areas, influencing mental health and well -being."

occupational THERAPIST

"I loved Dairian's presentation of information, making sure to bring our possible bias to light and reminders to keep an open mind and how we can not pass on our biases during treatments."

occupational THERAPIST

"The clear and concise information was easy to follow. The personal videos were especially touching and helped to bring all the information together. One of the best CEU courses I've taken in quite some time. It really helps to bring a vulnerability to the work that we do."

speech language pathologist

"I like how the presenter referenced the OTPF as well as frames of reference. She also supported her statements with research. Good citations."

occupational THERAPIST
 

 

 

Learning Objectives for this Maternal Health Course:

  • Describe how birth trauma can influence perinatal mental health and impact on occupational participation
  • Analyze information from pregnancy and labor medical history to describe their impact on occupational participation and performance
  • List 3 validated screening tools for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
  • Identify the correlation between perinatal mental health and participation in the co-occupation of breastfeeding
  • Analyze information from the perinatal assessment to determine the most appropriate interventions for co-regulation
  • Identify 3 components of trauma-informed care that can be used within practice that support the perinatal population
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HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE

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Module 1

Course Overview

  • Introduction
  • OT Role in Maternal Health
  • The Transition to Motherhood as a Biopsychosocial Developmental Process
  • Maternal Health Outcomes & Disparities
  • The Impact on Maternal Well-Being
  • Introduction to an Integrated Maternal Health Framework
Module 2

Pregnancy

  • Hormonal Shifts & Their Systemic Effects
  • Common and High-Risk Pregnancy Complications
  • Physiological Changes Across Body Systems
  • Research Review: Maternal Health, Risks, and Outcomes
  • Real Story: Ectopic Pregnancy
  • Real Story: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)
Module 3

Birth

  • Birth Interventions & Their Impact
  • Understanding Birth Trauma
  • Birth Story: Hospital Birth with Cesarean
  • Birth Story: Home Birth
Module 3

Postpartum

  • Hormones
  • Changes in Physiology
  • Complications
  • Maternal Mental Health
  • Breastfeeding
  • Birth Story: Postpartum Care after Loss
Module 4

Interventions

  • Approach & Ideas
  • Review of Traditional Based Care
  • Application of Intervention Framework
  • Establishing a Trauma-informed Practice
  • Co-Regulation
  •  Course Wrap-Up
Module 5

Birth Stories

  • Hospital birth 1
  • Home birth 1
  • Home birth 2

Because meaningful support for parents truly matters

This course offers the clarity and grounding you need to discover where your skills can make the greatest impact.
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Course Instructor

 

DAIRIAN ROBERTS, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, PMH-C

Dairian holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is currently completing her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California.

Her path into maternal health began with the birth of her first child, which sparked a deep commitment to supporting new parents with compassionate, culturally congruent care. After beginning her work in traditional postpartum support in 2017, she founded her practice in 2018, integrating her background in occupational therapy with a focus on maternal well-being. In 2020, she earned her credential as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), further expanding her clinical expertise.

Today, Dairian’s practice offers a unique blend of occupational therapy, lactation care, and bodywork. She is a passionate advocate for Black maternal health equity and is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, culturally responsive services that promote thriving parents and families.

Dairian lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, their two children, and their pets—Fire Dragon the bearded dragon and Kenobi the Labradoodle.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” -Maya Angelou

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this maternal health course intended for?

  • Occupational Therapy practitioners (OT and COTA)
  • Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP)
  • Physical Therapy Practitioners (PT and PTA)
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
  • ... and any other professional who supports pregnant, birthing, and postpartum clients 

Are there prerequisites for this course?

There is no required coursework needed before enrolling in this course.

 

As a therapist, can I count this course toward my 90 hours of lactation-specific education?

Absolutely! Please review the IBCLC Commission page for further details on lactation-specific education hours. To receive credit for completion, the course must be completed with 100% watch time and each participant will need to complete a post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% to ensure all learning objectives are met.

 

Information about AOTA CEUs

This course is approved for 0.5 AOTA CEUs. Participants will be required to:

  • Complete the course in its entirety (100% of the course watched)
  • Complete a multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test)

Information about ASHA CEUs

This course will not have CEUs directly submitted to ASHA. You will receive a certificate of completion and can use the CEUs towards the 30 PDHs required for each 3-year certification.

 

Information for Physical Therapists about PT CEUs

APTA does not approve individual companies and you will need to check with your state for online course requirements. To best prepare you can save the following:

  • The certificate of completion that will be provided
  • List of references
  • A copy of the assessment questions 

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have access for 6 months from the purchase date. 

 

What is your refund/cancellation policy?

Refunds must be requested within 14 days of purchase by emailing [email protected]. A full refund is available if no modules have been started. A partial refund is available once ANY portion of the course has been viewed. The amount refunded is at the sole discretion of The Lactation OT LLC. There is no refund available after 14 days of purchase OR if module one has been completed. Recipients will receive acknowledgment of refund requests within 3 business days. If the request is valid per the terms listed above, the refund will be processed within 7 business days. If for any reason the course is canceled by The Lactation OT before the course is started, a full refund will be provided. 

 

How do I request special accommodation?

Please send us an email at [email protected] at least 14 days before starting the course with further details of your request.

Maternal Health Bundle (17.25 hours)

  • Maternal Health Foundations: Supporting Birth, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum Recovery
  • Advanced Postpartum Massage for Lactation Support
  • A Holistic Approach to Supporting Sleep for Breastfeeding Dyads

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