Postpartum Care Bill (H.R. 4074): What It Means for Moms and How You Can Help — with GAIL ZITTERKOPF
In this episode, I sit down with Gail Zitterkopf, a physical therapist based in Texas, to talk about advocacy and the growing push for better access to pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy and postpartum. We break down the Postpartum Care Bill (H.R. 4074), what it actually means for moms, and why this legislation has the potential to change the standard of care across the country. This conversation highlights the gap in current support and what it will take to move women’s health forward.
We Talk About:
-Breaking down the Postpartum Care Bill (H.R. 4074)
-The role of Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP
-How to contact your representatives
-Why sharing your story matters
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
3:30 origins of the bill
8:15 explaining the bill
11:50 actions you can take
19:00 increasing awareness
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH GAIL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptapelvic/
Resource links:
- Bill As Entered into Federal Register: H.R.4074 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
- Academy Letter Template and Resources: https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/hr4074
Contact your legislators
- House: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
- Senate: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
- APTA advocacy resources
- Website: https://www.apta.org/advocacy
- App: APTA Advocacy App
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