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- Title
AN ACTIONABLE FRAMEWORK FOR MIDWIVES AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: TO HELP REDUCE SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR IN WOMEN IN THEIR PERINATAL PERIOD.
- Authors
Jawadwala, Rehana
- Abstract
Being physically active during the perinatal period has many benefits for both the birthing parent and baby. Current Department of Health guidelines of 150 minutes a week can be abstract and broad for a lot of women. There are no clear pathways within the antenatal and postnatal care system to improve provision and support for women who may find enough exercise challenging to achieve. This article argues the need for a dedicated perinatal exercise science specialist within the care team for all women. The author also presents a simple framework modified from the World Health Organization (WHO) smoking cessation model to incorporate during routine appointments.
- Publication
Practising Midwife, 2021, Vol 24, Issue 8, p10
- ISSN
1461-3123
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.55975/vdeu3787