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28-07-2006, 10:25
Improve your baby's health - WOMEN WANTED FOR STUDY!
The RBWH Research Foundation is funding the BAMBINO study (Becoming Active Mothers for Better Infant Outcomes) which is researching the effectiveness of exercise in reducing harmful health outcomes for mothers and babies at the RBWH.
This important study is looking for volunteers who need to be less than 12 weeks pregnant, size 16+ and interested in taking part in a special exercise-in-pregnancy program. All exercise programs will be free of charge for participants and both first time and mums with children who are having their baby at the RBWH are encouraged to become involved.
Head Researcher, Dr Leonie Callaway said recent media coverage about obesity had highlighted health issues for a wide variety of patients - including pregnant women and their babies.
“Obesity is associated with a range of adverse health outcomes including diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy, longer length-of-stay in hospital for both mother and baby, and a whole range of problems with babies,” she said.
To register or find out other criteria for the study contact the study nurse on 07 3636 5164 or visit www.givelife.com.au (http://www.givelife.com.au).
The RBWH Research Foundation is funding the BAMBINO study (Becoming Active Mothers for Better Infant Outcomes) which is researching the effectiveness of exercise in reducing harmful health outcomes for mothers and babies at the RBWH.
This important study is looking for volunteers who need to be less than 12 weeks pregnant, size 16+ and interested in taking part in a special exercise-in-pregnancy program. All exercise programs will be free of charge for participants and both first time and mums with children who are having their baby at the RBWH are encouraged to become involved.
Head Researcher, Dr Leonie Callaway said recent media coverage about obesity had highlighted health issues for a wide variety of patients - including pregnant women and their babies.
“Obesity is associated with a range of adverse health outcomes including diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy, longer length-of-stay in hospital for both mother and baby, and a whole range of problems with babies,” she said.
To register or find out other criteria for the study contact the study nurse on 07 3636 5164 or visit www.givelife.com.au (http://www.givelife.com.au).