The Postpartum OT

The Postpartum OT is a postpartum-care education and mentorship brand founded by Melissa O’Neal, OTR/L. It helps healthcare professionals build or expand practices that support mothers, babies, and families beyond the traditional six-week checkup. Drawing on more than a decade of hands-on experience and occupational therapy expertise, the brand shares evidence-based strategies for addressing the physical, emotional, and practical dimensions of the postpartum period.

Its services and resources cover holistic postpartum recovery, daily routines and activity coaching, emotional wellness and confidence building, and infant integration and bonding. Training and guidance also address topics such as mental health, infant sleep, feeding, development, family roles, and home environments. For professionals starting a practice, The Postpartum OT offers step-by-step guidance, practical tools, continuing resources, and mentorship intended to make the process more manageable. A Facebook community and newsletter provide additional opportunities to connect and learn. Prospective clients can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss their goals and challenges.