Ostara Occupational Therapy

Ostara Occupational Therapy Women's health occupational therapy services with a special focus on perinatal and maternal mental health.

02/04/2026

Easter is another major holiday that can turn into a pressure cooker for the “perfect mother” myth.

More to buy.
More to plan.
More to make magical.

And in the current state of the world....which already feels like a lot… it can tip us over without us even realising.

So maybe this is your cue to pause and check the measure of “good”.
Who set that benchmark?
And does it actually work for you… your energy… your season?

You’re allowed to take it down a few notches!

Because your kids won’t remember how much chocolate they got…
or how many activities you packed in.

➡️ They’ll remember you ⬅️

Your presence. The way it felt to be with you. That’s the stuff that stays.
That the stuff of core memories ✨️

If nothing else. Remember. You’re still a good mum 🤍

22/03/2026

So much of motherhood happens up close.
Little faces.
Little needs.
Everything right in front of you, all day.

And without realising it…your world can start to feel tight.
A bit crowded. A bit constant.

Sometimes your nervous system just needs you to look up.
To find something further away.

Let your eyes soften.
Let your body follow.
It’s a small reset.
But it counts ✨️🌿
Send this to a mum who might need a moment to look up 🤎

We readily accept that children need co-regulation.When a child is overwhelmed, we don’t expect them to simply “calm dow...
16/03/2026

We readily accept that children need co-regulation.

When a child is overwhelmed, we don’t expect them to simply “calm down”. We sit beside them. We soften our voice. We lend them our steadiness until their nervous system settles.

We understand that young brains sometimes need to borrow another brain.

But something strange happens when we become adults... and especially when we become mothers.

The expectations shift.

We might logically understand that we can't do it all. But socially. Culturally. We learn we are meant to manage the emotional load, the mental load, the sensory load, the relational load. Often while running on very little sleep and with very little support or resources.

Yet our nervous systems haven’t fundamentally changed.

Humans regulate in relationship. Always have.

Yes, we can develop strong self-regulation skills over time. But there will still be seasons where capacity runs thin and we need the presence, steadiness and attunement of another person to help us find our way back to centre.

This is one of the things I hold in my work.

Not just strategies or advice.
But a place where your nervous system doesn’t have to do it all alone 🌿
If you’re a mother who feels like you’ve been carrying too much for too long, you’re welcome to reach out.

I offer 1:1 occupational therapy sessions where we can slow things down and make sense of what’s going on in your world.

You can learn more through the link in my bio or send me a message to start the conversation 💖

12/03/2026

The hormonal shifts during matrescence are among the most profound biological changes we experience.

After birth and delivery of the placenta, oestrogen and progesterone levels drop rapidly, while oxytocin and prolactin rise to support bonding and breastfeeding. This sudden hormonal shift is believed to contribute to the emotional experience known as the baby blues.

Baby blues typically occur 3–5 days postpartum and may last up to two weeks. Many women notice tearfulness, irritability, emotional sensitivity, or feeling easily overwhelmed.

Now layer this with sleep deprivation, physical recovery from birth, and the enormous psychological shift of becoming a mother. It’s no small transition.

This is one of the reasons matrescence education and postpartum planning matter so deeply.

As occupational therapists working in women’s health, we look closely at the environments mothers are returning to after birth. Support, expectations, daily rhythms, and caregiving load all shape how a mother moves through this period.

And sometimes the difference between coping and struggling is simply having the right support in place.

❗️If emotional distress is prolonged or severe, please reach out for support. Speak with your GP or connect with organisations such as PANDA, COPE, or Beyond Blue, or a mental health professional.

If you’re moving through the postpartum period and want support with the transition to motherhood, I offer 1:1 sessions under a Mental Health Care Plan.

You can book a free discovery call via the link in my bio 💖






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Melbourne, VIC
3136

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Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm

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