Help expand access to pelvic health physical therapy by mobilizing the voices of those most impacted: our patients and their families. We are asking every member to establish a Mother Support Station in their practice or clinic to gather powerful letters of support for H.R. 4074 and S. 4480. Together, we can improve postpartum care, reduce costly interventions, and make better outcomes the norm.
Help expand access to pelvic health physical therapy by mobilizing the voices of those most impacted: our patients and their families. We are asking every member to establish a Mother Support Station in their practice or clinic to gather powerful letters of support for H.R. 4074 and S. 4480. Together, we can improve postpartum care, reduce costly interventions, and make better outcomes the norm.
Turn Potential into Progress
The long-term health and well-being of every mother is non-negotiable; your recovery from pregnancy and childbirth is a foundation for your future. Pelvic health physical therapy offers the vital, specialized support needed to address postpartum complications, regain strength, and prevent lifelong negative effects, but far too many mothers still lack the access and awareness they deserve.
We have achieved a significant milestone with the introduction of bipartisan legislation, S.4480 and H.R. 4074, which aims to ensure all mothers covered by Medicaid and CHIP can access this essential care. Now, we must turn potential into progress. Your time is now: contact your elected officials, share your story of why pelvic health physical therapy matters, and urge them to champion S.4480 and H.R. 4074 to make comprehensive postpartum care a reality for every mother.
Why This Matters
Every new mother deserves access to the care they need to recover, heal, and thrive. Pelvic health physical therapy plays a critical role in postpartum recovery—but right now, access is limited.
H.R. 4074 (Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025) raises awareness and expands access to pelvic health PT nationwide. More access means:
🔓 Better outcomes for moms
🔓 Fewer costly interventions for families and taxpayers
🔓 A healthier start for the next generation
Want a deeper dive into why this legislation matters—and how you can advocate effectively? Tune into the Active Mom Podcast featuring our academy members Gail Zitterkopf and Carrie Pagliano as they break down the impact of this bill and share practical ways to take action: 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | 🎧 Listen on Spotify
How You Can Help
✅ Step 1: Sign the Letter of Support
Add your name and show Congress that patients, families, and providers are united behind this important legislation.
Take 30 seconds to help new moms—ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4074, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025. This bill raises awareness of pelvic health physical therapy, opening access to pelvic floor PT. More PT means better outcomes and fewer costly interventions—saving taxpayers money. It’s a key first step toward expanding access nationwide. Do it now: message your Representative and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 4074.
Sign the Letter Now
📣 Step 2: Spread Awareness
Post on social media, hang flyers in your clinic, and educate patients on advocacy efforts.
Download Flyer and Graphics
📲 Step 3: Join Us April 1-8 for the Academy of Pelvic Health Flash Action Strategy!
During this week, members, patients, and advocates across the country will share posts, stories, and graphics to spread the word and build momentum. Find your representative's contact information here.
Meet with Your Representative & Share Your Story!
Step 4: Launch Your Mother Support Station to Champion H.R. 4074 & S. 4480
We are asking every member to establish a Mother Support Station in their practice or clinic. This is a physical or virtual hub dedicated to gathering powerful letters of support for H.R. 4074 and S. 4480.
Here is your 3-Step Action Plan:
Designate a Station: Set up a dedicated table in your waiting area, or a prominent page on your website, branded as your "Mother Support Station." Print this out on 8x10 cardstock and place in a paper display next to a laptop/tablet.
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Empower Patients to Share Their Stories: We need personal accounts. Ask your patients and their loved ones to write letters/emails to their Representative and Senators. Message focus on why comprehensive postpartum care, including pelvic physical therapy, is non-negotiable. Template: Ask Your Representative to Support Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
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Use the Core Message: Urge them to champion H.R. 4074 and S.4480. Every mother deserves the chance to heal fully.
🗣️ The Power of Personal Testimony: Your patients’ stories—about navigating cesarean section recovery, managing pelvic floor disorders, or overcoming postpartum depression—are the most compelling tool we have to sway legislators. They illuminate why physical therapists are essential for postpartum care, recovery, and safety.
The collective strength of our advocacy will ensure this legislation moves forward. Thank you for making access to vital pelvic health a reality for every mother.
👉 Follow our script or create your own:
“Take 30 seconds to help new moms—ask your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 4074, the Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act. This bill raises awareness of pelvic health PT, opening access to care nationwide. More PT = better outcomes + fewer costly interventions. Do it now!”
👉 Use these hashtags + Tag your legislators:
#PTAdvocacy #PostpartumHealth #ChoosePT
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Quick Facts
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Past Support: 31 CoSponsors in the 118th Congress (2023–2024). [Reference]
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Our Goal: Exceed past support and introduce a Senate bill for passage.
- Stay Tuned: The Academy of Pelvic Health is excited to announce the Senate Companion bill for H.R. 4074, which will be co-sponsored by Lisa Blunt Rochester-D, Delaware and Dan Sullivan-R, Alaska.
- H.R. 4074 has 36 co-sponsors: 36/435
- S. 4480 has 2. (2/100)