Breathe in the press worldwide!

Yesterday, we were excited to finally share the findings of our five-year research study showing the clinical and cost effectiveness of Breathe Melodies for Mums, our group singing programme for mothers experiencing postnatal depression.

The SHAPER (Scaling Health-Arts Programme: Implementation & Effectiveness Research) study saw almost 200 women (and their babies!) take part in our Breathe Melodies for Mums singing programme for women experiencing postnatal depression – which proved to not only provide immediate effective support for postnatal depression, but a long-lasting reduction in depressive symptoms measured up to six months after engagement.

We’re amazed that our Breathe Melodies for Mums programme and this ground-breaking research has gained such positive response, press and media coverage worldwide.

Take a look of some of the highlights:

BBC News – online article

BBC Radio Wales Drive (from 46:44) – featuring Breathe Managing Director Yvonne and Breathe Singing Lead Beth

BBC Radio 5 Live Drive (from 2:52:20) – featuring Breathe Managing Director Yvonne and Breathe Melodies for Mums participant Jay

Behind the Headlines Podcast Bauer Media (from 09:26) – featuring Breathe Managing Director Yvonne and Breathe Melodies for Mums participant Holly

Support us to support new mums

To keep our unique programme running and free to women at their most difficult time, we need support, donations and commissions. Can you help more mums benefit from our accessible, creative, group singing programme in the future?

Donate to keep Breathe Melodies for Mums free for women.

Commission Breathe Melodies for Mums in your local area.

This is such a proud moment for everyone involved in this study and we are so grateful to our incredible research collaborators at King’s College London and University College London, and the many mothers who contributed to the study.

If you are a new mum and feel you could benefit from Breathe Melodies for Mums register your interest for an upcoming programme.