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woman with postpartum depression may find relief if she pushes
her baby in a stroller accompanied by other moms and infants. Australian
researchers found that among new moms who'd been diagnosed with
depression, those who completed a 12-week stroller-walking class
showed fewer symptoms than those in a mom-baby play group that
didn't involve exercise.
The scientists concluded that gaining fitness through the sociability
of stroller walking may be a more effective treatment for depression
than joining a sedentary new mother support group. For stroller
walking classes in your area, visit www.strollerstrides.com.
Amanda Vogel
International Journal of Nursing Practices.
