Effect of the 'Mother and Baby' Program on Well-Being

The study investigates the effect of the \'Mother and Baby\' (M\&B) program on the psychological health and well-being of new mothers 6-10 weeks following the birth of their baby. The M\&B program is an 8-week program of group exercise and education sessions provided by various health professionals. The design of the study is a comprehensive cohort design, including a randomised controlled trial. The primary outcome measure is the Affect Balance Scale. The hypotheses are: 1. The M\&B program has a positive effect on new mothers\' psychological health and well-being. 2. The M\&B program increases participation in regular physical activity. 3. the M\&B program benefits first time mothers more than women who have had more than one child.