BUNDLE - The Maternity Collective Positive Pregnancy & Birth Affirmation Cards AND Complete Antenatal Course Notes Book
 
Pack of 30 Positive Pregnancy & Birth Affirmation Cards
Created by sisters Dr Ellie Rayner and Alys Rayner, The Maternity Collective’s Affirmation Cards are designed to promote and support a positive mindset during pregnancy and as you approach the birth of your baby. Combining Dr Ellie’s medical knowledge as a practicing Obstetrician and Alys’s experience as a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, these cards encourage physical and emotional wellbeing throughout your pregnancy. Suitable for both first- time and subsequent parents, supportive of all methods of birth and relevant for low and higher risk pregnancies, these innovative and uniquely designed cards help to nurture your mindset to form positive feelings during your pregnancy and help you feel confident and empowered as you approach birth.
 
Key Features:
Written by Obstetrician and Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Promotes positive and empowering thoughts throughout pregnancy and birth
Supportive of all methods of birth
Suitable for low and higher risk pregnancies
Includes Secondary/Supportive affirmation from loved one
Perfect for Hypnobirthing - but not Hypnobirthing specific
Includes Physical Wellbeing check reminder-  to emphasise the importance of monitoring your fetal movements, keeping well hydrated and undertaking some daily deep breathing. 
30 Luxury 400gms Silk A7 cards
Charity donation of 20% of profits
 
 
Complete Antenatal Course Notes Book
Written by Dr Ellie Rayner, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Antenatal and Hypnobirthing Teacher and the entire The Maternity Collective team, this 100 page antenatal course book can be read by anyone who wants to access evidence-based information to prepare them for labour and birth.
Whether you are undertaking one of The Maternity Collective courses or not, this course notes book will help you feel empowered and confident as you approach the birth of your baby. Suitable for both first and second time parents, we are confident you will find this content useful and informative, especially as it is written by all practicing healthcare professionals, you can feel reassured you are accessing the most up-to-date and evidence-based information available to you.
 
Contents - 100 page Book:
Preparing for birth
Late pregnancy and preparing for birth
Choosing where to give birth
Understanding your Body in Labour and Birth
Creating your Ideal Birth Environment
How your baby will be monitored in labour
Signs of Labour
Vaginal Labour and Birth
First Stage of Labour
Positions for Labour and Birth
Second Stage of Labour
Third stage of Labour
Pain Relief Options for Labour
Reasons you might meet an Obstetrician
Induction of Labour
Complications in Pregnancy and Birth
Assisted Vaginal Birth
Vaginal Tears and Episiotomy
Caesarean Section
Bleeding after Birth
Postnatal Period
Practical Postnatal
Newborn Care
Your Physical Recovery
Your Emotional Recovery
Looking forward
Summary
Birth Preferences
Informed Choice
References
Free spaces for notes
Infant Feeding with IBCLC Lyndsey Hookway
Breastfeeding
Formula Feeding