The Maternity Collective

The Maternity Collective is a UK-based provider of evidence-based pregnancy, birth preparation and postnatal education. Founded by obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Ellie Rayner, it brings together practicing healthcare professionals with clinical experience supporting parents and babies through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Its courses are designed to help expectant parents prepare for birth and the transition to family life with expert guidance.

Offerings include a self-paced online antenatal course covering pregnancy, birth, postnatal care and infant feeding, as well as in-person group antenatal and hypnobirthing classes in Exeter. The Collective also provides private, bespoke antenatal and birth preparation sessions, a one-to-one hypnobirthing masterclass, an elective Caesarean course, and online postnatal and infant-feeding education. For those planning a pregnancy, its trying-to-conceive webinar offers preparation guidance. Customers can also purchase a printed antenatal course notes book and pregnancy and birth affirmation cards. Through online learning, group classes and individual support, The Maternity Collective offers families several ways to access professional preparation and information.