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OB Rehab Training in Acute Care and Home Health

We train professionals to optimize maternal and infant care in the hospital and home with Occupational and Physical Therapy

Perinatal Rehab Training

15-Hour Certificate Course

30-Hour Certification Training

15-Hour Certificate Course

Grow an OB Rehab Program in the Hospital and Home after Birth

Live courses and Q/A to accelerate your practice in the hospital and home

This 15-hour certificate course prepares clinicians to enhance maternal outcomes before and after birth and to successfully meet the requirements for the advanced Perinatal Health Specialist certification training and exam

2025 Course Schedule: Grow an OB Rehab Program in the Hospital and Home after Birth

LIVESTREAM / RECORDED

January 18th – January 19th, 2025

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Mountain Time

IN-PERSON: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

July 19th – January 20th, 2025

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time

Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Mountain Time

Training Objectives

Professionals will be able to:

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30-Hour Certification Training

Certified Perinatal Health Specialist Training (PHS)

PHS Certification: 2 Steps

30-hour Certified Perinatal Health Specialist Training: Two Cohorts Per Year

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Registration

15-hr Course ONLY

$797.75/One Payment*
  • Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ Certificate Course for Non-Members: $1197
  • Includes the Acute OB Rehab Manual and Library
  • *Pelvic Health Network Member Discount

30-hr PHS Training

$1497.75/One Payment*
  • Perinatal Health Specialist Certification Training for Non-Members: $1997
  • Includes the 15-hr ERAD™ Certificate Course and 15-hr Advanced Training
  • Includes the Acute OB Rehab Manual and Library
  • Includes the PHS Certification Exam Fee
  • *Pelvic Health Network Member Discount

PHS Payment Plan

$822.75/Two Payments*
  • Perinatal Health Specialist Certification Training for Non-Members: 2 Payments of $1097
  • Includes the 15-hr ERAD™ Certificate Course and 15-hr Advanced Training
  • Includes the Acute OB Rehab Manual and Library
  • Includes the PHS Certification Exam Fee
  • *Pelvic Health Network Member Discount

To review the training agreement, click here.

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Enhanced Recovery and Wellness, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Activity approval ID# 05406 and 08145. The live, blended/hybrid, distance learning-interactive, and distance learning-independent activities are 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.

2 Steps to become a Certified Perinatal Health Specialist (PHS)

Step 1: Complete the 15-hr Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ Certificate Course and 15-hr PHS Advanced Training

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Assignments and Case Study on rehab interventions and care collaboration during high-risk pregnancy or within 0 – 6 weeks after birth

Step 2: Take the remote Perinatal Health Specialist Certification Exam with a passing score of 80% or higher

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current CPR/AED certification
  • Health professional licensure: e.g. OT, PT, COTA, PTA, DC, RD, RN, NP, CM, DO, MD

To view CEU information, CLICK HERE

30-Hour Perinatal Health Specialist Certification Training

Live Q/A and 1:1 meeting with an instructor to grow your maternal rehab program
$ 1497
75
Non-Pelvic Health Network members: $1997 | Payment Plan Available
  • 30-hour CEU training for the Perinatal Health Specialist certification is divided into 3 high-demand practice areas:
  • 1. High-Risk Perinatal Rehab, Hospital and Home: Perinatal anatomy and physiology, fetal conditions, maternal morbidity and health education, Obstetrics ED and ICU management, OB rehab evaluation and interventions, and collaboration with the maternal-fetal care team
  • 2. Postpartum Rehab, Hospital Admission: Acute rehab eval and treatment within 24-48 hours of vaginal and cesarean delivery; management of immediate postpartum complications e.g. hemorrhage, perineal and abdominal wounds, pelvic girdle pain, hypertensive disorders, and pelvic health concerns
  • 3. Postpartum Rehab 0-6 Weeks, Home and Virtual: Postpartum home and virtual care interventions, collaboration with birth professionals and coordination of external resources, multidisciplinary management of breastfeeding support, perinatal mental health concerns, and business/practice growth strategies
  • 1:1 consultation with an instructor and group sessions to review course assignments, Case Study, and to prep for certification exam: Case discussions and Q/A assist clinicians with the Perinatal Health Case Study and with navigating unique challenges when developing an acute OB rehab or virtual practice in the hospital, home, or community
  • PHS certification exam at the end of each cohort is offered remotely: Case study submission is due prior to sitting for the exam and a passing score of 80% or greater is required to receive your certification and use the designation, Perinatal Health Specialist (PHS) to distinguish practice with acute, high-risk pregnant and postpartum popultations
  • Participants will be prepared to develop an OB rehab and training program in the hospital and home that serves individuals and their families during:
  • High-risk pregnancy including safe activities and exercises to enhance function
  • Within 24 - 48 hours after vaginal delivery including preeclampsia risk reduction
  • Immediately after cesarean section, cesarean hysterectomy, and pelvic surgery
  • Traumatic birth, perinatal loss, obstetrics emergency, and obstetrics ICU admission
  • During NICU admission and early infant care management
  • Following perineal tears, cesarean wound events, symphysis pubis dysfunction, pelvic girdle dysfunction, and more

The Experience

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.

Application opens October 1st
Spring 2025 Cohort: January - June
Fall 2025 Cohort: July - December

2-Year Recertification Requirements

Benefits of a Perinatal Health Certification

What You Get

The knowledge to improve perineal and cesarean wound healing and reduce hospital readmissions

The confidence to create a system that reduces risk factors immediately after cesarean section, hysterectomy, and more

The skills to enhance pulmonary and cardiac function in the high-risk pregnancy and postpartum populations

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

Dr. Juan Michelle Martin, PT, DPT

Practice development across virtual, hospital, and home settings

Alexis Brooks, MS, RD

Nutrition during pregnancy, 4th trimester, lactation

Jena Roeber, OTR/L

Communicating the role and value of maternal health occupational therapy

Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT

Remote monitoring and maternal cardiac health interventions

Dr. Ann Croghan, PT, DPT, CLC

OT and PT breastfeeding interventions 0 - 6 weeks in the hospital and at home

Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT

Early rehabilitation after perineal tears 0 - 6 weeks including obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS)

Dr. Jessica LeJeune, PT, DPT

NICU mother-baby dyad care for mothers and infants

Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L

Trauma-informed maternal healthcare

Lara Desrosiers, Msc. OT Reg. (Ont)

Trauma-informed maternal healthcare

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. Ann Croghan, PT, DPT, CLC is an instructor for Alcove Education.

Alexis Brooks, MS, RD is the owner of Alexis Brooks Nutrition.

Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT is the founder of Operation M.I.S.T.

Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT is the owner of Breathe Life PT.

Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L is the founder of The Functional Pelvis and co-founder of the Trauma-Informed Certification in Pelvic Health.

Lara Desrosiers, Msc. OT Reg. (Ont) is the founder of Pelvic Resilience and the co-founder of the Trauma-Informed Certification in Pelvic Health.

The Experience

Testimonials

Use this Training to Create a Program in the Hospital and Home after Birth and Pelvic Surgery

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ (ERAD) is an evidenced-informed pathway that was developed to expand early access to rehab services for families during pregnancy and immediately after birth. We believe that every delivery is unique and that no one can predict how a mother will mentally and physically function after childbirth.

We expedite access to an obstetrics rehab evaluation during every pregnancy and for any birth experience, yet especially in the following instances:
1) during a high-risk pregnancy hospital admission
2) after an unexpected or repeat cesarean section
3) after postpartum hemorrhage following any delivery
4) after an injury to the pelvis or nerves that affect walking
5) after a traumatic perineal tear
6) after a perinatal loss

Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ provides a pathway for offering mothers an obstetrics rehab evaluation during their high-risk pregnancy hospital admission and within the first 24-48 hours after birth prior to hospital discharge. The goal of ERAD™ is to maximize pregnancy and postpartum outcomes with occupational and physical therapy before and immediately after childbirth in the hospital and home.

Click HERE to learn how we adapt this training for hospital teams and University health degree programs.

We offer two hybrid programs a year to complete the Perinatal Health Specialist certification training: 1) January to June and 2) July to December. You can study at your own pace during this period, yet are provided with 1:1 consultations with an instructor and group sessions within your cohort that specifically pertain to your practice i.e. hospital program development or specialized services in your small business. Learning within a cohort provides the most accommodations for participants who require time flexibility to self-pace their individualized training, yet who also benefit from peer and advisor support.

You have access to PHS training materials for 12 months from the date of your enrollment. 

The PHS certification exam is routinely updated with training materials as labor and delivery medicine continues to evolve. For this reason, you are encouraged to take the exam at the end of your cohort, yet we understand the specific circumstances that arise which prevent this. You can defer the certification exam until the end of the next cohort after your initial enrollment if you do not feel ready to test during your original exam window. 

You will be offered an opportunity to apply to re-take the PHS exam.

The Perinatal Health Specialist certification training is appropriate for health professionals who have experience working with pregnant and immediate postpartum populations in the hospital, home, and community. During the program, your 1:1 consultation with an instructor will help you identify an appropriate patient that you have demonstrated clinical expertise with for your case study submission. Your case study is required prior to taking the PHS certification exam. If you are not currently treating the perinatal population during pregnancy or within the first 6 weeks of postpartum recovery, you are encouraged to defer the exam until you have gained experience in this area of practice and prior to obtaining the designation of a Certified Perinatal Health Specialist to treat this unique patient population.

Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™ offers The Trauma-Informed Maternal Health Scholarship, sponsored by Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L, founder of The Functional Pelvis. The scholarship is designed to reduce the financial burden of the program for eligible applicants who are making a powerful impact in maternal health. Creatively expressing your unique value is a must. For more information, click HERE

Additional questions? Email us at info@pelvichealthnetwork.org