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University study: Do you have a baby aged 0 - 6 months? Study exploring birth and postnatal outcomes
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University study: Do you have a baby aged 0-6 months? Study exploring birth and postnatal outcomes
We would like to compare experiences such as length of labour, birth type and any complications for mothers who did or did not use treatments such as osteopathy, reflexology and homeopathy during pregnancy. Specifically we are interested in examining whether there is any difference in birth experience and postnatal health and well-being of you and your baby postnatally.
We have a particular interest in the use of osteopathy and physiotherapy during pregnancy but would like to explore any outcomes for chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, massage and the Bowen Technique. We are also examining the impact of psychological support in working with a doula. This study is a small piece of pilot work. We hope to be able to explore any significant associations in more depth in the future.
The study is run by Dr. Amy Brown and Ross Johnston (MSc BSc (hons) OstMed ND DO) at Swansea University. It is completed using a questionnaire mainly of tick box answers with a few extra questions looking at your thoughts in more detail. It should only take around 10 - 15 minutes to complete at most. The study has full ethical permission from the research ethics committee.
We would be very grateful for responses from mothers who did or did not use any such therapies during pregnancy (or who indeed used a combination). If you are interested in taking part in the study or would like to take a look before deciding, the questionnaire can be found here. If you would prefer a paper copy please email Amy at a.e.brown@swansea.ac.uk
Thank you for your time 
Evening bump
What a pity Ruby! We unfortunately need to keep to the six months and less as we are asking about pain and other factors that memories can change of over time. Thank you though
Thank you to everyone who has responded so far.
Just to emphasise we are looking for anyone who has given birth in the last six months - whether they have used CAM or not
Thank you
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