In this episode, Dr. Ginger speaks with Dr. Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, who has a passion for advocating for better healthcare for women. We talk about the reasons why all women need PT/OT services after giving birth and how prenatal PT can be transformative for women during their labor and delivery.
Maybe most importantly, we cover our roles in advocating for better healthcare at the policy level in postpartum care to counter the alarmingly high maternal mortality rates. With a particular focus on a current bill in congress aiming to make
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___Contents of Video______
0:00 Introduction to Dr. Kim Parker-Guerrero
01:53 Creating change in partisan climate.
04:37 Maternal healthcare statistics.
09:25 Importance of postpartum care.
16:45 It's normal to need help after pregnancy and birth
17:19 Lack of postpartum care.
23:27 The need for standard of care for the postpartum phase
26:20 The best preparation for postpartum recovery
30:05 Birth-related injuries and fear.
34:30 Holistic approach in healthcare.
39:08 Advocacy for postpartum care - Bill in Congress
43:17 What we can do to change mortality rate in this country.
14 авг 2024
