Welcome to Students in CHRG! In our fifth episode, we’re talking with The Milkmaven Mollie about breastfeeding and Ergonomics! We discuss the benefits of proper ergonomics for breastfeeding, common injuries experienced by moms, and the challenges new moms face with COVID-19. Mollie is an OTR/L, CHT, CLC who provides one-on-one consultations for new moms.

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Fernandes, J.G. (2018). Occupational therapists’ role in perinatal care: A health promotion approach. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(5), 7205347010. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2018.028126

Santhosh, B. M. (2019). Exploration in to the ergonomics of sitting posture of lactating mothers. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT). 8(5)