Gentle, hands-on therapy for the mother-baby dyad
Services At Cocoon
are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of mothers and infants, promoting optimal healing, feeding, development, and independence with daily activities. We specialize in occupational therapy services that nurture both mother and baby—supporting healing, recovery, development, and connection and growing bond from the very beginning.")
Perinatal Support
Preparing for motherhood begins before baby arrives. Our prenatal sessions focus on physical comfort, emotional preparation, and creating a strong foundation for postpartum life.
What we support:
Fatigue, body tension, and discomfort
Prenatal body mechanics and positioning
Ergonomic strategies for sleep and daily tasks
Preparing for birth (vaginal or cesarean)
Emotional regulation and sensory overwhelm
Planning postpartum support systems and routines
Postpartum Recovery and Daily Function
We help you navigate the fourth trimester—supporting your healing, mobility, and daily activities after childbirth. Whether you've had a vaginal or C-section delivery, we'll guide you gently back to comfort and confidence in your body.
What we support:
Pain management (especially after C-section)
Scar care and swelling
Relearning safe movement and lifting techniques
Sleep hygiene and rest strategies
Functional tasks: bathing, dressing, feeding, baby care
Home environment set-up for comfort and efficiency
Lactation and Infant Feeding Support
Feeding doesn’t always come naturally—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. With OT-informed lactation support, we blend therapeutic insight with compassionate care to support both parent and baby.
What we support:
Breast and bottle feeding positions
Postural pain in shoulders, neck, wrists
Infant latch and oral motor coordination
Milk flow pacing and feeding endurance
Nipple pain, clogged ducts, breast care
Creating sustainable, judgment-free feeding routines
Infant Massage and Developmental Therapy
Through nurturing touch and guided interaction, we help infants regulate, grow, and thrive—while empowering parents to bond through connection and confidence.
What we support:
Infant massage instruction (5-week series available)
Regulation for colic, gas, fussiness, or sleep challenges
Sensory processing and responsiveness
Tummy time support and body awareness
Motor milestones (rolling, reaching, visual tracking)
Co-regulation and calming for both parent and baby
Maternal Mental Health and Nerevous System Support
Motherhood can bring unexpected emotional and sensory changes. We help you tune into your body and regulate your nervous system—through gentle, restorative techniques.
What we support:
Postpartum overwhelm, anxiety, and stress
Emotional and sensory regulation
Mindfulness and body-based coping strategies
Identity shifts and matrescence transitions
Connection with trusted mental health providers (as needed)
Perinatal and Postpartum Lymphatic Drainage
(coming soon)
A deeply restorative, hands-on modality that gently supports the body’s natural healing systems—especially after birth or surgery.
What we support:
Postpartum swelling and inflammation
C-section or epidural fluid retention
Gentle detoxification and tissue healing
Nervous system downregulation
A sense of calm, rest, and restoration