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22/04/2016

New Mothers Given The Chance To Get Healthy

New mothers and pregnant women in Manchester are being given the chance to get healthy with a new range of free activities run by a team of midwives and psychologists from The University of Manchester.

The programme of activities offered in the Moss Side, Hulme and Rusholme areas of the city includes swimming, Pilates, cooking classes and yoga, alongside small changes to participants' lifestyles that could make a big difference to their own and their family's health.

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Leading the project is research midwife Claire Lyon of The University of Manchester. She said: "We know that being active is good for mum and baby – delivering oxygen and nutrients around the body. It helps to keep mum fit and avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy, while reducing anxiety and releasing endorphins.

"We also know that women who do not stay active during their pregnancy are 4.5 times more likely to have a CS, so making even a few small changes can make a big difference."

The EU-funded Together Project will run for six months.

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"New mothers and pregnant women in Manchester are being given the chance to get healthy with a new range of free activities run by a team of midwives and psychologists from The University of Mancheste