INTRODUCTION TO YOUR RELAXED BIRTH, BUMP & BEYOND COURSE
Support resources to get you started
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Exclusive discounts for expectant and new parents
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Birth Preferences Template (Editable) by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club
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Birth Preferences Template by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club
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Beyond Birth Downloadable Handbook
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Hospital bag check list for physiological births
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Hospital bag check list for abdominal births
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Multiple Baby Pregnancy Information
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Directory of Contributing Experts
BIRTH & BUMP: Preparing for your birth
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What are your birth rights, by Francesca Treadaway, Birthrights (9:53)
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Perineal massage by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (9:35)
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What is a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) & ERCS (Elective Repeat Cesarean Section) and what do you need to know by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife & co-founder of Komu
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Home Birth by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (3:04)
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Everything you need to know on Antenatal Colostrum Harvesting by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (9:44)
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Epigenetics by Dr Karen Joash, Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and co-founder of PurerMama (2:40)
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Nutrition in pregnancy by Dr Karen Joash, Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and co-founder of PurerMama (2:03)
BIRTH & BUMP: Preparing your mind
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Welcome to hypnobirthing by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (9:01)
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The power of words by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:09)
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The power of the mind by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:07)
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Learning from other mammals by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (5:14)
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The Cervix by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:26)
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The Uterus by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (8:23)
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The nervous system by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (5:58)
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The fear tension pain cycle by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (9:17)
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The birth partner by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:59)
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Reframing birth by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (5:08)
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Preparing your body for birth by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (11:58)
BIRTH & BUMP: Informed Decision Making
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Using your BRAIN by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (5:49)
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Birth place choices by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (9:01)
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Birth place choices by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (12:26)
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Pain relief options by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (12:36)
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Pain relief options by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (8:18)
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Due dates by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (4:28)
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Induction of labour by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (8:59)
BIRTH & BUMP: Antenatal exercise
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An introduction to your antenatal stretching by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (1:04)
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Antenatal stretching sequence by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (18:32)
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An introduction to your antenatal strength bodyweight workout by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (2:14)
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Antenatal strength bodyweight workout by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (9:47)
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Antenatal strength bodyweight workout (Level 2 with weights) by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (9:23)
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Antenatal core, hip and glute workout by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (18:24)
BIRTH & BUMP: Pregnancy Yoga
BIRTH & BUMP: Learning how to relax
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Happy Place Guided Relaxation by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club
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Happy Place Guided Relaxation Script by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club
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Protective Shield Guided Relaxation by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club
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Protective Shield Guided Relaxation Script by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club
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Positive affirmations
BIRTH & BUMP: Labour, abdominal birth and your birth experience
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Natural ways of encouraging labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (6:31)
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Positions in labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (2:51)
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The latent phase of labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (6:21)
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Onset of labour by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:12)
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The first phase of labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (3:59)
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Up breathing and visualisations by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:04)
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The second phase of labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (6:59)
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Breathing your baby out by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (7:23)
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The third phase of labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (6:06)
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Established labour by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (4:31)
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A final thought on labour by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (0:47)
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What happens at an abdominal birth by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (15:45)
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Abdominal birth by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (6:43)
BIRTH & BUMP: After the birth
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The Golden Hour by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (5:11)
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What happens on a UK postnatal ward by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (08:32)
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Recovering from birth by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (05:11)
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Have you had a difficult birth experience? By the Birth Trauma Association (4:05)
BIRTH & BUMP: Feeding your baby; breastfeeding, bottle and weaning
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How to hand express by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (3:47)
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How to breastfeed your baby by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (13:40)
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Popular breastfeeding positions to try by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (3:23)
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Potential breastfeeding issues and how to resolve them by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (6:36)
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How to stop breastfeeding by Anneke Bown, UK Midwife and co-founder (3:43)
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How to bottle feed your baby by Anneke Brown, Midwife UK Midwife and co-founder (13:01)
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What is weaning and the current guidelines by Catherine Lippe, children’s nutrition (06:33)
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Signs that your baby is ready for weaning Catherine Lippe, children’s nutrition (05:53)
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What baby's first foods should be Catherine Lippe, children’s nutrition (11:01)
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Baby led weaning versus purées Catherine Lippe, children’s nutrition (10:12)
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Weaning information pack Catherine Lippe, children’s nutrition (pdf)
BIRTH & BUMP: Preparing your dog to meet your baby
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Preparing your dog for the new arrival by Channel 4's Oli Juste, dog trainer and behaviourist
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What is scent exchange? by Channel 4's Oli Juste, dog trainer and behaviourist
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Introducing your dog to your newborn by Channel 4's Oli Juste, dog trainer and behaviourist
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Recognising the signs of stress by Channel 4's Oli Juste, dog trainer and behaviourist
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Recognising signs of stress in your dog (video) by Channel 4's Oli Juste, dog trainer and behaviourist (7:48)
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More advice and tips by Channel 4's Oli Juste, dog trainer and behaviourist
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Baby crying sound (35:47)
BEYOND BIRTH: Becoming a parent
BEYOND BIRTH: Baby's health and wellbeing
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Recognising your baby's needs by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (03:00)
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Baby's poo and wee; the important stuff by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (04:33)
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Mental and physical developmental milestones by Chris and Rose, Expect the Best (05:23)
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What is tongue-tie? By Samantha Tanak, BabyTongueTie (6:41)
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How can I tell if my baby has tongue-tie? By Samantha Tanak, BabyTongueTie (4:38)
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What a tongue-tie division procedure involves by Samantha Tanak, BabyTongueTie (4:06)
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Baby massage by The Blossoming Birth Company (21:23)
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Baby Yoga by The Blossoming Birth Company (17:56)
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An introduction to your baby's teeth and teething by Dr Jemma Hunter, the Mummy Dentist (03:13)
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Symptoms of teething and advice on how to soothe your baby by Dr Jemma Hunter, the Mummy Dentist (04:47)
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Should I brush my baby's teeth when teething? By Dr Jemma Hunter, the Mummy Dentist (01:03)
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Brushing your baby's teeth; when to start, how to brush and what type of products you will need. By Dr Jemma Hunter, the Mummy Dentist (06:44)
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Your baby's first dental appointment: when and why you should take your baby to the Dentist. By Dr Jemma Hunter, the Mummy Dentist (02:29)
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Top tips for thinking about first aid when you have a baby by Kate Ball, Mini First Aid (5:09)
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How to baby proof your home by Selina Russell, Fred Safety (06:06)
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A downloadable guide to home safety by Fred Safety
BEYOND BIRTH: Mummy's health and wellbeing
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How to cough properly to avoid urine leakage by Elodie Poissenot, My French Physio (1:47)
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C section abdominal birth scar massage by Hannah Johnson (7:19)
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Nutrition for abdominal birth recovery by Katherine Horstmann Nutrition
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Postnatal physio stretches to aid recovery by Elodie Poissenot, My French Physio (4:22)
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Having sex post birth; what you need to know by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (07:40)
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Breastfeeding nutrition for mum and baby by Laura Hughes from The Pregnancy Food Company (08:49)
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Postnatal depletion in mums by Laura Hughes from The Pregnancy Food Company (05:02)
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More poo chat; Constipation by Laura Hughes from The Pregnancy Food Company (04:27)
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Hair loss post birth by Laura Hughes from The Pregnancy Food Company (02:43)
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Mastitis; How getting the right nutrients can help prevent the condition by Laura Hughes from The Pregnancy Food Company (03:51)
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Postnatal mental health and the role of nutrition by Laura Hughes from The Pregnancy Food Company (05:06)
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An introduction to Mindfulness and its benefits for a new mum by Amy McMillan, Breathe Calm (02:34)
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How to practice Mindfulness by Amy McMillan, Breathe Calm (04:51)
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Mindful self-kindness meditation for new mums by Amy McMillan, Breathe Calm (10:00)
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A Mindful moment pause by Amy McMillan, Breathe Calm (03:00)
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Eight tips for better sleep for parents by Katherine Horstmann Nutrition
BEYOND BIRTH: Mental health for new parents
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What is postnatal depression and psychosis by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (03:59)
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Mental health issues for new parents by Andrea Witt, cognitive behavioural therapist, The Luna Hive (07:41)
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Navigating your changes a baby brings to your relationship by Andrea Witt, cognitive behavioural therapist at The Luna Hive (04:47)
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Why you shouldn't be striving for perfectionism as a parent by Michaela Thomas, The Thomas Connection (07:34)
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Self compassion and parenting by Michaela Thomas, The Thomas Connection (05:02)
BEYOND BIRTH: Sweet dreams; how to get your baby to sleep
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Putting your baby to sleep safely by Anneke Brown, UK Midwife and co-founder (05:20)
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The science behind sleep by Lyndsey Hookway, Holistic Sleep Coach (7:37)
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Safe sleep by Lyndsey Hookway, Holistic Sleep Coach (4:48)
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Self soothing by Lyndsey Hookway, Holistic Sleep Coach (7:51)
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All about naps by Lyndsey Hookway, Holistic Sleep Coach (7:06)
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Dream feeding by Lyndsey Hookway, Holistic Sleep Coach (3:14)
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Ten top tips for sleep by Lyndsey Hookway, Holistic Sleep Coach (8:45)
BEYOND BIRTH: Out and about with your baby
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Getting out and about with your baby and what to include in your nappy bag by Chris and Rose, Expect the Best (05:26)
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What is babywearing? By Zoë Woodman, The Sling Consultancy (07:54)
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How to wear your baby safely by Zoë Woodman, The Sling Consultancy (06:46)
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Benefits of carrying by Zoë Woodman, The Sling Consultancy (pdf)
BEYOND BIRTH: Your pelvic floor
BEYOND BIRTH: Postnatal fitness
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An introduction to postnatal fitness by Louise Randall, Eat Move Bloom (07:30)
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An introduction to diastasis recti by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (3:31)
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How to do a diastasis recti self assessment by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (5:47)
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An introduction to postnatal stretching by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (1:04)
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Postnatal stretching sequence by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Health (18:32)
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Postnatal strength workout by Sarah Thorne, Sarah Thorne Fitness (11:16)
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An introduction to postnatal yoga by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (5:48)
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A postnatal yoga sequence by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (15:21)
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Yoga sequence to support feeding by Louise Lynch, The Relaxed Mama Club (3:48)
BEYOND BIRTH: Returning to work after maternity leave
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How to plan a confident return to work by Lizzie Martin, Accredited Coach and Mentor Founder, Work Life Mother (6:34)
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How to present a gap on your CV by Lizzie Martin, Accredited Coach and Mentor Founder, Work Life Mother (2:48)
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How to successfully negotiate flexible working by Lizzie Martin, Accredited Coach and Mentor Founder, Work Life Mother (7:37)
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How to manage the juggle as you return to work by Lizzie Martin, Accredited Coach and Mentor Founder, Work Life Mother (2:59)
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Nutrition for returning back to work by Katherine Horstmann Nutrition
