Australian Occupational Therapy JournalVolume 63, Issue 2 p. 130-133 Viewpoint Maternal role transition: Why new mothers need occupational therapists Hannah Slootjes BA, MOTPrac, Corresponding Author Hannah Slootjes BA, MOTPrac Masters of Applied Science Student La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaCorrespondence: Hannah Slootjes, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, PO Box 199, Bendigo, Vic. 3552, Australia. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorCarol McKinstry Ba App Sc. (OT), MHlthSc, PhD, Grad Cert Higher Ed., Carol McKinstry Ba App Sc. (OT), MHlthSc, PhD, Grad Cert Higher Ed. Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAmanda Kenny RN Midwife BN Grad Cert Higher Ed Post Grad Dip Mid MN PhD, Amanda Kenny RN Midwife BN Grad Cert Higher Ed Post Grad Dip Mid MN PhD Professor La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author Hannah Slootjes BA, MOTPrac, Corresponding Author Hannah Slootjes BA, MOTPrac Masters of Applied Science Student La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaCorrespondence: Hannah Slootjes, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, PO Box 199, Bendigo, Vic. 3552, Australia. Email: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorCarol McKinstry Ba App Sc. (OT), MHlthSc, PhD, Grad Cert Higher Ed., Carol McKinstry Ba App Sc. (OT), MHlthSc, PhD, Grad Cert Higher Ed. Senior Lecturer Occupational Therapy La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAmanda Kenny RN Midwife BN Grad Cert Higher Ed Post Grad Dip Mid MN PhD, Amanda Kenny RN Midwife BN Grad Cert Higher Ed Post Grad Dip Mid MN PhD Professor La Trobe Rural Health School, College of Science Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 October 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12225Citations: 9 No potential conflicts of interest were identified. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Citing Literature Volume63, Issue2April 2016Pages 130-133 RelatedInformation