The Occupational Therapist's Role in Breastfeeding
A 1-hour CEU for OTs to explore supporting breastfeeding dyads
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Blending the art and science of lactation and occupational therapy.
Have you ever thought about how to support new mothers and infants as an occupational therapist? This 1-hour, self-paced continuing education course will teach you about the role of occupational therapy in supporting breastfeeding dyads. OTs are uniquely qualified to work with the mother/parent, infant, and family unit.
What's Included...
The Occupational Therapist's Role in Breastfeeding
Let Us Help You Connect the Dots.
In this course, we'll cover:
- A thorough overview of the Occupational Therapy Framework IV (OTPF IV)
- The importance of breastfeeding for health promotion
- The role of the occupational therapy practitioner in supporting the breastfeeding dyad
- Examples of various settings and potential opportunities to gain hands-on lactation hours
- BONUS VIDEO: How to reach out to professionals for mentorship opportunities
Learning Objectives
1. Identify three areas of occupation related to breastfeeding
2. Identify three performance skills related to breastfeeding
3. Identify three types of intervention and three approaches to intervention, as listed in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, 4th edition
Instructor
Marissa Yahil, MSOT, OTR/L, IBCLC
Marissa is a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Certified Breastfeeding Specialist™, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Marissa works exclusively with mother-infant pairs prenatally and during the first 9 months postpartum.
Prenatally, she educates and empowers her clients with evidence-based information about lactation, breastfeeding, and bottle feeding so that they can go into their birth as prepared as possible.
Postpartum, Marissa offers a holistic and integrated approach to lactation support and feeding therapy in order to help her clients achieve their individual goals.
Disclosures:
- Marissa is the co-owner of The Lactation OT
- She owns a private practice, Lactation & Development Resources LLC
- She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Instructor
Dairian Roberts, MS, OTR/L, IBCLC, PMH-C
Dairian has been an occupational therapist since 2013, beginning her career in hand therapy before transitioning to maternal health inspired by her own motherhood journey.
After the birth of her son in 2017, she trained as a postpartum doula, combining her rehabilitation expertise with a focus on supporting women after cesarean births.
She started her business in 2018 and later earned certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Her practice remains focused on maternal health, with continued growth in traditional postpartum care, homeopathy, and manual therapy.
Dairian lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband, two children, and their bearded dragon, Fire Dragon.
Disclosures:
- Dairian is the co-owner of The Lactation OT
- She owns a private practice, humbled by motherhood inc.
- Dairian is the instructor and receives royalties for the course-- Maternal Health: Birth Trauma, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum Care
- She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this class for?
This CEU course is designed for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants that are interested in how they can work with lactating parents and/or breastfeeding dyads.
Are there prerequisites for this course?
This free OT CEU course is meant to be introductory for occupational therapy practitioners. There are no recommended prerequisites.
Information about AOTA CEUs
This course is approved for 0.1 AOTA CEUs for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. 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, 3 retakes)
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.
What is your cancellation policy?
This course is not eligible for refunds since there is no registration fee.
I loved this free CEU course and want to dive into more! What other CEU courses do you offer?
We’re so glad you loved this course! OTs have unique skills and practice scope that lends well to specializing in infant feeding, development, lactation, and supporting the family unit postpartum. Check out this page to see our other courses.
If you’ve been curious about OTs role in breastfeeding or lactation services — this course is for you.
Deepen your understanding and decide if this specialty area of practice is right for you!
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We also offer courses on a variety of topics when you’re ready to dive all-in to mother-baby specific continuing education
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