‘Beyond the Bump’ : An online wellbeing and lifestyle pilot program during COVID-19 for first year postpartum mothers : A research article

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Christie, Hannah E., Roach, Lauren A., Kennedy, Meredith, Beetham, Kassia, Meyer, Barbara J., Schoenaker, Danielle and Francois, Monique. (2022). ‘Beyond the Bump’ : An online wellbeing and lifestyle pilot program during COVID-19 for first year postpartum mothers : A research article. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 22(1), p. Article 591. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04913-7
AuthorsChristie, Hannah E., Roach, Lauren A., Kennedy, Meredith, Beetham, Kassia, Meyer, Barbara J., Schoenaker, Danielle and Francois, Monique
Abstract

Background
Establishing a healthy lifestyle post-delivery is pivotal to reduce the incidence of chronic diseases. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, access to postpartum health programs has been increasingly difficult. The aim of this study was to inform, develop and evaluate Beyond the Bump (BtB); an online program to improve access to health and wellbeing education and support for physical activity in the postpartum.

Methods
A three-phase mixed-methods design of a 10-week Australia-wide online pilot program during COVID-19 with women less than 1 year postpartum and their primary care health professionals was utilised. Phase-one: needs assessment focus groups and interviews. Phase-two: BtB program implementation pre-post health measures survey, attendance and engagement with the program. Phase-three: program evaluation with feedback surveys and interviews.

Results
Women (n = 12) and health professionals (n = 16) expressed strong need for a postpartum program with access to education from experts on exercise, pelvic floor, sleep and baby nutrition. Despite BtB being developed from women’s suggestions (including time-of-day ‘morning’), attendance to all ten sessions was poor (of 162 registrations; 23% participated in the first session and 5% in the last session). Barriers to attendance included ‘too busy’,‘ forgot’ and ‘topic not relevant for age of child’. 88% of women reported the education as the most enjoyable component of the program. 100% (n = 26) of women interviewed would recommend the program to a friend.

Conclusions
There is a continuing need for postpartum support. Online programs with access to expert education and exercise were reported to be of significant interest and value. However, more research is needed to improve the uptake and value placed on mothers’ wellbeing and physical activity.

Keywordspostnatal; exercise; health; mental health; community
Year2022
JournalBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Journal citation22 (1), p. Article 591
PublisherBioMed Central
ISSN1471-2393
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04913-7
PubMed ID35879694
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85134777844
PubMed Central IDPMC9310358
Open accessPublished as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
Page range1-11
FunderUniversity of Wollongong
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Online25 Jul 2022
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Accepted06 Jul 2022
Deposited17 Aug 2023
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