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Episode 76: Physio Exercise Prevents Baby Blues

A University of Melbourne and Angliss Hospital study has revealed physiotherapy –led exercise undertaken 3 months after giving birth can reduce the risk of Postnatal Depression and increase wellbeing for new mothers.

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You can read more about the study announcement at http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/n-276.

For more information about the program, or to purchase the guide, go to http://www.eshowcase.unimelb.edu.au/packages/mother-baby-exercise-progra....

Credits

Produced by Rebecca Scott
Camera by Vlad Bunyevich
Editing by Matt Cleaves, Corporate Video

With thanks to:
Ms Emily Norman
Study Coordinator and Grade 4 Physiotherapist (Continence & Women’s Health) Eastern Health

Professor Mary Galea
Professor of Clinical Physiotherapy
Director, Rehabilitation Sciences Research Centre
The University of Melbourne and Austin Health

Special thanks to:
All the “Mother and Baby” class participants

Dr Helena Frawley: Acting Grade 4 Physiotherapist (Continence & Women’s Health) Eastern Health & Women’s Health Lecturer, The University of Melbourne

Ms Sian Percy, Physiotherapist, Eastern Health

Christine Elmer and Jeanette Taranto
Corporate Communications Eastern Health


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