Outback women face long trips following loss of pelvic health physio
Amid a baby boom, mothers in the outback town of Longreach say they have lost access to allied health help for post-birthing issues, with the nearest option now hundreds of kilometres away.
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Leanna Testa was at a mother's group in the outback town of Longreach, in Western Queensland, when she heard about the help other women were receiving for post-birthing issues.
"I was talking to a few mums at the Feral Mums Club about it, just wanting to know with ab[dominal] separation, what I'm dealing with, if it's severe or if it's minor," Ms Testa said.
"One of the mums told me that there was a lady [pelvic floor physiotherapist] out here and that she is amazing."
Leanna Testa was referred to see the pelvic health physiotherapist in Longreach in May, but never heard back. (ABC Western Queensland: Jay Carstrens)
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