Is Maternal Mental Health the Missing Link in Pediatric OT?

Pediatric Pioneers: Is Maternal Mental Health the Missing Link in Pediatric OT? (Episode 14)

Audio Runtime: 58 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes

Teddie Buchner, PhD, OTR/L, QMHP, OT Reg. (AB), an expert in pediatric and maternal mental health, joins host Nicole Quint to explore the hidden connections between maternal mental health and pediatric sensory development. Drawing on clinical experience and original research, Teddie and Nicole dive into how occupational therapists can better support new mothers while fostering healthy co-occupations and sensory integration in infants. Listeners will walk away with evidence-based insights and practical tools to address maternal mental health in everyday pediatric practice. Join us for a thoughtful conversation that reaffirms the OT’s vital role in nurturing the parent–child relationship from the very beginning.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze evidence linking pregnancy-related mental health to maternal attachment behaviors and pediatric sensory integration outcomes
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to support maternal mental health and promote occupational development in early parent–child relationships
• Solve patient case scenarios involving new mothers facing mental health challenges during their transition into the parenting role

This is an audio-only course. Additional materials are available for download within the course. To receive continuing education credit, complete the course and the accompanying quiz.