In this episodehosts chat with guest Bianca Penning, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and CDE-to-be from Diabetes NSW & ACT to chat about the role of movement and exercise to assist throughout pregnancy and labour. Bianca also lives with Type 1 Diabetes, and has had a recent pregnancy of her own. She is now mum to a 21 month old.
For more information about safe exercise with diabetes or in pregnancy, please reach out to your local state diabetes organisation, or your usual treating team for guidance. You can also find an exercise professional nearby to you on the Exercise and Sports Science Australia or Australian Physiotherapy Association webpages at https://www.essa.org.au/find-aepandhttps://choose.physio/findaphysio
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If during this podcast series you feel you need to reach out for additional support, please contact your usual treating team, PANDA's National Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Helpline on 1300 726 306 or LifeLine on 13 11 14 outside of PANDAs operating hours.