Why are new moms often denied proactive occupational and physical therapy after an open abdominal delivery known as a cesarean section? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Michelle Figueira, PT, DPT, a former director of rehab, shares her background as a key influencer behind launching inpatient postpartum rehab services across 12 hospitals. She reveals why hospitals, especially for-profit ones, frequently say "no" to rehab after birth, and what therapists can do to challenge that. Whether you're a clinician looking to advocate for better maternal care or someone navigating hospital politics, this interview offers rare insight from someone who's helped drive real change inside and outside the health system.