This unique set of laminated A3 photos presents an intimate and dynamic view of labour and birth. For educators, portraying realism has never been easier – each picture develops an aspect of the birth story in a flexible, engaging way.
The 160 images have been especially selected to represent a wide range of subject matter. All aspects of labour are covered, from the normal, physiological and uncomplicated to the technological, instrumental and surgical. Early breastfeeding, water birth, use of self-help techniques and the involvement of partners, families and caregivers are all included.
The sequence of written explanations that goes with each individually numbered photo has been designed to create an actual ‘presentation’ if required. Both midwives and expectant parents have been very inspired by these images. Midwives cannot wait to use them in classes, and parents feel so much more confident after seeing them.
Photos are A3 in size (420mm x 297mm) and laminated in pairs, back to back. Most of them are in colour.
Set A First Stage
(52 photos)Â Includes photos of during and between contractions, comfort aids, supportive partners, positions, teenage labour, arranging environments to support active birth, natural forms of easing pain and lots more.
Set B Second Stage
(34 photos) Includes many positions, hard work of pushing, water birth, crowning, fathers ‘receiving’ babies, immediate reactions, contact with baby, wonderful delight on parents’ faces which will inspire all.
Set C Third Stage
(40 photos) Precious moments after birth, ecstatic new parents, physiological third stage, breastfeeding, newborn babies, post-partum procedures including suction, children at births and more.
Set D Interventions
(34 photos) Includes active birth with technology, breech birth, monitors, drips and epidurals, twins and caesarean birth.
These are in excellent condition and were used when I was teaching antenatal classes. They come packed in a black plastic storage folder, which does show signs of wear and tear. I have also included some extra posters that I laminated and used in teaching.
If you or a colleague would like any additional sets, they can still be purchased here.
