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dr ellie rayneR

BMBS  MRCOG  PgdDipMedEd  PgcertHealthServImpro  FHEA  DipHB(KGH)

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Obstetrician & Gynaecologist   |   Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Teacher 

 Founder of The Maternity Collective

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Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG)

 

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS)

University of Exeter

 

Diploma in Medical Education (DipMedEd)

Cardiff University

 

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Services Improvement

(PgCert Heal Serv Impro)

University of Exeter

 

Master’s in Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation

University of Plymouth

(current)

 

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

(FHEA)

 

Federation of Antenatal Educators Accredited Instructor

(FEDANT)

 

Dean’s Commendation for work in Health Services Improvement

in Devon

University of Exeter

 

Diploma in Hypnobirthing

(DipHB(KGH))

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What is active labour?

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Pivoting in the Pandemic - When pregnant women were told to stay home

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June 24th 2021

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Lots of women find getting the coil incredibly painful - so what needs to happen next?

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June 22nd 2021

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Second Degree Rips, Pain like Never Before, its the Agony of12lb Babies

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June 18th 2021

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Ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy

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Growth Scans in Pregnancy: What Are They And Why Are They Performed?

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Chunky Cherub: Mum gives birth to whopping 12lb baby the 'size of a three -year-old' 

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Brave Rebel in a Lonely Place Over Baby Battle - An Overview of Egg Freezing

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The JelliePod Ep #3: Ducks In A Row - Dr Ellie Rayner on Fertility Tests & More

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Sore Perineum After Birth? 5 Tips to Reduce Pain And Help Healing

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7 Ways To Manage Stress And Anxiety During Pregnancy

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How to Create Your Ideal Birth Environment?

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5 Ways to reduce anxiety while pregnant during Covid-19

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IWD Inspirational Female Founders Spotlight: Dr Ellie Rayner

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The Successful Founder 

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February 26th 2021

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Midwife vs Consultant-led Care - Understanding the UK Maternity System

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Natural Remedies for New Mothers - midwives and doctors share their expert advice

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A Guide to Tokophobia

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Need to Know : Endometriosis

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The Second Time Around - how your second pregnancy may differ from your first

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Choosing a Caesarean Birth

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Pregnant during Lockdown? Here's what you can and can't do

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6 things you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome

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Looks Can Kill - From big boobs to dry lips - your looks could be warning signs about your health

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Your Pre-Pregnancy Wellness Plan

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Secrets to Superboot Your Cycle

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Breech Presentation in Pregnancy - What is it and what are your choices

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Hysterectomies Explained

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It's time we stopped using archaic medical term to talk about fertility

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More Mental Health Support  Coming for Mums 

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Sore Perineum After Birth? 5 Tips to Reduce Pain And Help Healing

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Rainbow baby: tips and advice on pregnancy and parenting after loss

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Maybe Baby - Planning a pregnancy in 2021 - Here's what you need to do now

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What To Expect From Pregnancy and Birth In Lockdown

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End the trauma of lone birth: Covid rules forcing thousands of mothers to endure labour without loved ones

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First-time mums have a 95% chance of tearing during childbirth, so here's every question you have

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Looks Can Kill - From big boobs to dry lips - your looks could be warning signs about your health

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June 23rd 2021

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8 Ways to Have a More Positive Pregnancy

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Wellbeing Radio

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June 21st 2021

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The Agony of 12lb Babies

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The Sun Online

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June 7th 2021

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Your Emotional Recovery After Birth

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May 21th 2021

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Hysterectomy for Endometriosis? How Covid-19 Spawned a Pain Dilemma

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The Award Winning Products Every Parent Should Invest In

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May 11th 2021

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Communication is Key to Coping with New Motherhood - raising awareness of Maternal Mental Health

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Caesarean Birth - An Overview and What To Expect

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My BABA

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April 29th 2021

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A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage

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What is a molar pregnancy?

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April 2021

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Can exercise really reduce time in labour?

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Women's Health

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March 29th 2021

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My Wellness Wins : Dr Ellie Rayner

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Why Preconception health isn't just for those parents trying to conceive

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July 6th 2021

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Your Pain Relief Options for Labour

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Toddle About

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March 1st 2021

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How lockdown has sent women's hormones haywire and stress, diet or lack of exercise could be to blame

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February 24th 2021

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Can overexercising impact PCOS?

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February 19th 2021

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Meet the founder of The Maternity Collective

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February 11th 2021

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H&W Symptoms Checker - Ovarian Cancer

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Health & Wellbeing Magazine

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February 2nd 2021

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7 Ways to Stay Well If You Are Pregnant During Lockdown

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Pregnant and worried about coronavirus? Here's 5 things you need to know...

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Smear test: Everything you need to know about smear tests and what to expect during your appointment

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'I had a baby - but I'd never had sex'

Raising Awareness of Vaginismus

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December 3rd 2020

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Advice for women who are pregnant during lockdown

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November 16th 2020

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Can you get pregnant on the coil? The truth about falling pregnant with an IUD

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dr ellie Rayner

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For group and private antenatal classes email Dr Ellie directly: 

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 For comments, media pieces and appearances please contact Dr Ellie directly : 

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