The Birth & Beyond Collective is a group of NCT trained yoga for pregnancy, mother & baby yoga and baby massage teachers. We are highly passionate and committed to delivering high quality classes for pregnant women and new mums and babies. Experienced mothers who have a friendly and approachable manner who will try to understand the mother’s situation without judgement Breastfeeding for the first time can be incredibly daunting. Whether you’re worrying about feeding positions, the quality of your baby's latch, engorgement or simply if your baby is getting enough milk, establishing a breastfeeding routine can be really overwhelming, particularly when met with well-meaning but conflicting advice from friends and family. We all know how important it is to eat a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy, but pregnancy cravings, food aversions and nausea can often make this feel like a real challenge. Coupled with ever-changing advice on the foods you should avoid during pregnancy, it can be hard to know where to start when eating for two.

Filled with month-by-month guidance, information on birth plans and advice on preparing to support labour, this book can help dads feel more prepared and less overwhelmed, helping them navigate through some of their own personal fears or anxieties around parenthood. Strategies that promote spontaneous pushing in favour of directed pushing for those with POTS are recommended ( Pezaro et al, 2018). Though for this group, decision making in relation to labour and mode of birth should be based on obstetrical considerations, rather than simply a diagnosis of POTS ( Morgan et al, 2018; Ruzieh and Grubb, 2018). Nevertheless, frequent monitoring of hemodynamic parameters may be advisable during the second stage of labour, as pushing, pain and fluid loss may result in a worsening of symptoms ( Ruzieh and Grubb, 2018). It may also be useful to consider the administration of early analgesia for those with POTS to reduce tachycardia and associated complications ( Morgan et al, 2018). To this effect, birthing environments that promote calm and relaxation will also be highly valuable. Postnatal care considerations Anita Lambert (she/her) is a Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum care as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified in Acupuncture / Dry Needling. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy. Anita is one of the select few physiotherapists in Canada to receive advanced training in labour support, which blends orthopaedic physiotherapy expertise with birth doula support.Written specifically for men, this book is an excellent read for fathers-to-be who want to be more involved in their partner’s pregnancy or a good book to give to your other half to help them understand some of the physical and mental changes you’re experiencing during pregnancy. Birth and Beyond Collective do not accept responsibility for individual practitioners. Should class attendees have any concerns about a class, these will need to be raised with the practitioner directly. Sessions for Parents To Be. We recommend you start Birth and Beyond Worcestershire between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. Sessions run over four consecutive weeks and last two hours with a further session after your baby is born. If you’re considering starting a family or taking steps towards conceiving, you may prefer a book that is focused on fertility and conception rather than pregnancy. Some reviewers found the jovial writing style a little patronising, as it does assume very minimal knowledge about pregnancy

Very factual, evidence-based, none of the patronising stuff a lot of pregnancy books have, and pretty balanced views on things too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user Lola871)Postnatally, some with hEDS/HSD can struggle to recover from birth, both physically and psychologically ( Pezaro et al, 2020). For example, tissues compromised by hEDS/HSD can be problematic to heal ( Hakim and Grahame, 2003; Hakim and Sahota, 2006; Castori, 2012). Our previous review also highlighted specific complications in relation to abnormal scar formation, haemorrhage, pelvic prolapses which may be associated with episiotomy, deep venous thrombosis, complicated perineal wounds, and coccyx dislocation ( Pezaro et al, 2018). Complicated lacerations and increased episodes of postpartum haemorrhage have also been reported elsewhere ( Volkov et al, 2018), along with further episodes of coccyx dislocation and separation of the pubic symphysis ( Gilliam et al, 2020). Healthcare practitioners should be aware of the risk of these potential complications, along with the potential for increased risk of urogenital and pelvic complications such as recurrent urinary tract infections or incontinence, and gynaecological symptoms such as pain or prolapse ( Gilliam et al, 2020). As in the antenatal period, early physiotherapy based interventions along with early input from the multidisciplinary team may be useful in the management of such complications. Whether it's hormones or hypnobirthing, stretch marks or swollen ankles, it's always reassuring to know YANBU when moaning about your pregnancy ailments. Milli Hill is the founder of The Positive Birth Movement, a global network of antenatal discussion groups that championed positive births for all women. The groups aimed to create spaces for women to consider what they really wanted from their childbirth experience and to challenge any fears or negative expectations they might have. I loved [Milli Hill's] positive birth book. It covered loads of stuff I didn’t come across anywhere else, in particular about informed consent and how to advocate for yourself. Really recommend it to anyone who’s pregnant. It’s really accessible and easy to read, you can dip in and out of it."(Vetted by Mumsnet user AnneLovesGilbert) Our verdict should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition, nor should it be used for therapeutic