Frequently Asked Questions

  • Occupational therapy is a registered healthcare profession that enhances your well-being by improving how you perform everyday activities. Whether it's self-care, work, or play, OT boosts your skills and makes daily tasks easier and more enjoyable.

  • Occupational therapy supports pregnant and postpartum individuals in optimizing their daily routines, addressing issues like pain management, ergonomics, and self-care to enhance their transition into motherhood and beyond.

  • Occupational therapy can help by assessing the person’s unique situation. Through personalized interventions, the occupational therapist educates the client on optimal breastfeeding posture, offers ergonomic assessments of their environment, and teaches effective body mechanics to reduce strain. Recommendations may include the use of supportive devices, stretching and strengthening exercises, pain management strategies, and consulting a lactation consultant as needed.

  • Absolutely! Whether you're dealing with pelvic floor concerns unrelated to the perinatal period, experiencing hand and wrist pain, recovering from recent hand surgery, managing chronic hand pain in your upper extremities, or navigating a recent or chronic workplace injury, occupational therapy offers personalized assessments and treatment programs just for you.

  • • De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

    • Crushing injury

    • Fractures

    • Arthritis

    • Ligament sprains

    • Skier’s thumb

    • Mallet finger

    • Trigger finger

    • Carpal tunnel syndrome

    • Complex regional pain syndrome

    • Wrist tendonitis

    • Sports injury

  • Yes, hand and wrist pain during pregnancy and postpartum can be common due to hormonal changes, fluid retention, and increased stress on these areas. Occupational therapists specialized in the treatment of complex hand and wrist injuries offer tailored interventions to accommodate the specific challenges and needs of mothers and birthing people during this transformative period.

  • Although occupational therapy services are not covered by RAMQ, they are generally covered by most major private insurance companies in Canada. It's important to review your individual insurance benefits and coverage to determine whether OT services are included in your plan, as coverage may vary.

  • Understanding cesarean sections and preparing for recovery is beneficial for all expectant parents, as C-sections account for one-third of births in Canada. Familiarity with a cesarean birth empowers you to make informed decisions, easing the associated physical and mental recovery. Being informed about C-sections allows for emotional readiness, better postpartum planning, and increased partner involvement.

    It’s important to have proactive discussions with your primary care provider about your birth plan.