Enhance Function and Recovery Before and After Birth
We train professionals to optimize maternal and infant care in the hospital and home with Occupational and Physical Therapy
Certified Perinatal Health Specialist Training (PHS)
PHS Certification Exam Cycles
Pelvic Health Network Members
- Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ Certificate Training $697
- PHS Certification Exam Fee $100
Non-Members
- Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ Certificate Training $1394
- PHS Certification Exam Fee $200
To review the training agreement, click here.
Enhanced Recovery and Wellness, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Activity approval ID# 08145. The DL-Independent activity is offered at 3 CEUs, intermediate level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Grow an OB Rehab Program in the Hospital and Home after Birth
30-hour self-paced training prepares clinicians for the Perinatal Health Specialist exam which provides the option for two testing periods per year
Perinatal Health Specialist Training Objectives
Professionals will be able to:
- Create interventions to address specific concerns impacting physical and mental health in the high-risk pregnancy populations who have an extended hospital length of stay
- Screen patients according to risk factors to reduce postpartum morbidity including cardiovascular impairments, pelvic floor dysfunction, cesarean wound complications, and hospital readmissions
- Educate patients on how to self-manage impairments, pelvic floor dysfunction, cesarean wound complications, and hospital readmissions
- Facilitate patients’ understanding of the impact of pregnancy and the birthing process of each bodily system to optimize their 4th trimester recovery and return to activity
- Evaluate a patient within 24-48 hours of birth to improve self-efficacy during the recovery process
- Apply specific techniques to address postpartum pelvic and back pain, symphysis pubis dysfunction, diastasis recti, and cesarean wound healing
- Educate patients on newborn feeding positions, body mechanics for newborn care, energy conservation, and modifications to ADLs to enhance postpartum function with activity
- Successfully support families and optimize mental and physical healing after birth trauma and perinatal loss
Now Enrolling!
Monthly live study groups and Q/A to prep for certification exam-
30-hour self-study training for the Perinatal Health Specialist certification is divided into 2 parts:
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15-hour annually updated training with ERAD™ co-founders: Dr. Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT, WCS and Dr. Jenna Segraves, PT, DPT, NCS
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15-hour multidisciplinary advanced topics taught by OTs, PTs, and a registered dietitian to prepare clinicians to start a program or grow an existing rehab service in the hospital and community before and immediately after birth
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10 monthly study groups to prepare for annually updated certification exam and to accommodate a rolling admission. Course instructors assist clinicians with unique challenges in acute OB rehab practice and with program development. Depending on location and facility, OB rehab programs can take an average of 6 - 9 months to develop
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PHS certification exam with two testing periods per year is offered remotely. Passing score of 80% or greater is required to receive mailed certification and to use the designation, Perinatal Health Specialist (PHS)
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Participants will be prepared to evaluate and treat individuals and their families in the hospital and home during:
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High-risk pregnancy including safe activities and exercises to enhance function
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Within 24 - 48 hours after vaginal delivery including preeclampsia risk reduction
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Immediately after cesarean section and cesarean hysterectomy
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Following perinatal loss, obstetric emergency, obstetric ICU admission
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During NICU admission and early infant care management
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Following perineal tears, cesarean wound events, symphysis pubis dysfunction, pelvic girdle dysfunction, and more
The Experience
2 Steps to become a Certified Perinatal Health Specialist (PHS)
Step 1: Complete the 30-hour Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ Certificate Training
Live study groups and Q/A
To view CEU information, CLICK HERE
Recertification: 2-Year Cycle
Complete 10 continuing education hours of Pelvic Health Network training related to maternal and/or infant health every two years OR an approved equivalent training activity.
Register now:
Certification Exam cycle 1: March - May or Exam cycle 2: September - November
2-Year Recertification
- Complete 10 continuing education hours of Pelvic Health Network training related to maternal and/or infant health every 2 years OR one of the following equivalent training activities:
- Option 1: Submit a manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal pertaining to maternal and/or infant health
- Option 2: Present on a maternal and/or infant health topic at a professional conference or course
- Option 3: Complete 10 continuing education hours through the Pelvic Health Network
What You Get
The skills to enhance pulmonary and cardiac function in the high-risk pregnancy and postpartum populations
The confidence to create a system that reduces risk factors immediately after cesarean section, hysterectomy, and more
The knowledge to improve perineal and cesarean wound healing and reduce hospital readmissions
The ability to shorten the recovery process and increase joy in clients who typically wait weeks to months for supportive care
The techniques to spot concerns earlier and be the point of contact on a person's care team to connect them with resources throughout their first year of recovery
Meet Our Team
Our Founders
Dr. Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT, WCS
Clinical Director
Dr. Jenna Segraves, PT, DPT, NCS
Director of Education
Our Instructors
Anjali Gupta, MS, PT
Kellie Furnald, MS, OTR/L
Dr. Jessica LeJeune, PT, DPT
Jena Roeber, OTR/L
Financial Disclosures
Dr. Rebeca Segraves owns the Pelvic Health Network which hosts the educational platform for Enhanced Recovery After Delivery.
Dr. Juan Michelle Martin, PT, DPT is the co-founder of Pelvic PT Doulas.
Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT is the founder of Operation M.I.S.T.
Dr. Ann Croghan, PT, DPT, CLC is an instructor for Alcove Education.
Alexis Brooks, MS, RD is the owner of Alexis Brooks Nutrition.
Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT is the owner of Breathe Life PT.
The Experience
Testimonials
Like you, we believe that preventative care should not wait.
Do you believe that individuals after birth should be informed on how to enhance their function immediately after delivery without having to wait and figure out things on their own?
Are hospitals in your community offering OT and PT DAILY after elective surgery (knee and hip replacements) yet not offering therapy ONCE to patients after cesarean section?
Are you a leader in your field, advocating to improve maternal function now to avoid unwanted symptoms later?
You can establish a new standard for care globally by optimizing function after birth and pelvic surgery directly in hospitals, birth centers, and at home where recovery begins.