Blog · Karina Jackson, occupational therapist in Montréalhttps://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/Articles by Karina Jackson, occupational therapist in Montréal: pelvic health, hand therapy, pregnancy and postpartum, women's health.en-CAFri, 28 Mar 2025 21:10:49 +0000 Can Occupational Therapists Support Pelvic Health Without Performing Internal Pelvic Floor Assessments?https://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/occupational-therapists-support-pelvic-health-without-performing-internal-pelvic-floor-assessments/656ccd03f39be3634c77e01c:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9bc:67e70bb3808ddb31ce9901ffFri, 28 Mar 2025 21:10:49 +0000As an occupational therapist practicing in pelvic health, I often get asked this question, by students, by occupational therapists (OTs) looking to… Support for Mothers Through Pregnancy and Postpartum with Occupational Therapyhttps://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/support-for-mothers-through-pregnancy-and-postpartum-with-occupational-therapy/656ccd03f39be3634c77e01c:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9bc:6664fe03918c2b70667e78baSun, 09 Jun 2024 01:06:46 +0000Experiences during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum profoundly influence the physical, emotional, and psychosocial health of both mother and… The Bloody Truth: Understanding Endometriosishttps://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/the-bloody-truth-understanding-endometriosis/656ccd03f39be3634c77e01c:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9bc:6605dfba13f2ca23e48c111eThu, 28 Mar 2024 21:31:19 +0000March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month. During this month and beyond, let's continue to advocate for greater understanding, recognition, and… Preparing for a Cesarean Birthhttps://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/c-section-prenatal-classes/656ccd03f39be3634c77e01c:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9bc:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9ccFri, 07 Jul 2023 20:04:00 +0000The national C-section rate has increased from 17% of all births in 1995 to nearly 31% in 2020. And yet, prenatal education classes are commonly… The Rule of Thumb: Navigating Hand Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartumhttps://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/hand-pain-in-pregnancy-postpartum/656ccd03f39be3634c77e01c:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9bc:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9c2Wed, 31 May 2023 20:05:00 +0000The perinatal period (which encompasses pregnancy and up to one year after giving birth) is a critical time in which the birthing person’s body… Occupational Therapy’s Role in Women’s Health Promotionhttps://www.otwithkarina.com/blog/en/occupational-therapys-role-in-womens-health-promotion/656ccd03f39be3634c77e01c:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9bc:657a6fa8e6374a3a68f8f9c7Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:05:00 +0000To answer this question, I have chosen to become one of many voices in the ongoing conversation with the medical community which emphasizes the…