Virtual Pop-Up: Bridging the Gap: Global and Culturally-Informed Strategies to Elevate Postpartum Care
Hosted by the Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group (PPSIG)
Are you passionate about pelvic health physical therapy and dedicated to advancing postpartum care? This special event will spotlight postpartum care through evidence-based strategies and cultural understanding. Explore rehabilitation approaches that address maternal health disparities and improve outcomes, examine how Eastern and South Asian fourth-trimester practices can inform U.S. maternal health standards, and discover how culturally adapted pelvic care strategies can enhance both physical recovery and emotional well-being. Together, these sessions provide valuable insights to support more equitable, culturally sensitive, and effective postpartum care.
Hosted and moderated by the Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group (PPSIG), this virtual pop-up will feature three educational sessions over three evenings, with one session presented each night:
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM EST
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM EST
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM EST
Educational Sessions
Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy work-life schedule, our dynamic 3-part virtual pop-up series will feature expert-led sessions on critical topics in postpartum health! Each session will run for 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute Q&A with the speaker. The session schedule, including dates/times/order of the presentations, will be updated in October 2025.
Rehabilitation Strategies to Address Postpartum Health Disparities
Presented by Dr. Becky Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, CAPP-OB, Cert. DN
Gain critical insights and tools for addressing maternal health disparities and improving postpartum rehabilitation outcomes through evidence-based strategies and bias recognition.
Asian Wisdom, American Progress: Closing the Gap Between the US and Global Maternal Health Standards
Presented by Khushboo Joshi, PT, DPT, OCS
Explore how Eastern and South Asian 4th trimester practices improve outcomes and reduce maternal mortality rates.
Optimizing Postpartum Recovery: Culturally Adapted Strategies for Enhanced Pelvic Care
Presented by Ashwini Kale, PT, PhD
Discover how culturally adapted, individualized pelvic care can transform postpartum recovery, enhancing both physical healing and emotional well-being by integrating traditional practices with evidence-based rehabilitation.
Early-Bird Rates
Early-bird rates expire at 11:59pm EST, December 12, 2025.
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