Physiotherapy for the Prevention of Maternal Morbidity
Physiotherapy for the Prevention of Maternal Morbidity
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The instructors
Upcoming Live Webinar Series with Jessica Bergevin!
This course page will host the on-demand recording of Physiotherapy for the Prevention of Maternal Morbidity once the live webinars have taken place.
The series will take start on Tuesday, March 2nd - you can still join us in real time.
👉 Register for the Live Webinar
To attend the live session, participate in the Q&A, and receive access to the recording once it’s released, please register here.
Why attend live?
By registering for the live webinar series, you will:
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Join Jessica Bergevin in real time
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Be able to ask questions during the Q&A
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Receive access to the full recording afterward
About the Webinar
This comprehensive webinar series explores the preventive role of physiotherapy in reducing maternal morbidity — a significant contributor to lifelong disability during pregnancy and postpartum. Evidence increasingly supports incorporating physiotherapy into routine prenatal care to address a broad range of maternal health challenges.
Series Structure
The five live sessions each focus on a different category of maternal morbidity where physiotherapy can make a preventive impact:
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Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Injury
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Prevention and Reduction of Maternal Pain
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Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Dysfunction
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Prevention of Maternal Disease Through Physical Activity
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Prevention of Childbirth‑Related Trauma
Accessing the Recording
After the live event, the full recording will be added to this page as an on-demand course.
If you registered for the live webinar, you will automatically receive access once the recording is available.
If you did not attend live, you will be able to purchase the recording here once it is published.
The instructors
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Jessica Bergevin is a Doctor of Science candidate in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership at Queen’s University. Her research focuses on reducing maternal morbidity with the integration of physiotherapy into routine prenatal care.
As a clinician, Jessica provides orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapy in rural Nova Scotia. She is the founder and host of the Maritime Pelvic Physiotherapy Conference and Social, a professional development event that blends education, well-being, and networking for physiotherapists who practice pelvic health.
Jessica constructs continuing education courses for physiotherapists and interdisciplinary health professionals. Her courses synthesize published scholarly evidence with practice-based experience to focus on clinical relevance and practical tools for clinical care.
Her vision is to support and advance evidence-based practice related to physiotherapy care across health systems and enhance patient experiences/health outcomes through research, strategy, advocacy, and collaborative innovation.