Your questions answered

Whether you’re exploring Birth Bumps for your own preparation, choosing a thoughtful gift or considering using it in your professional work, you may have a few questions before getting started.

We’ve gathered the answers to the things we’re most often asked about the Card Game, ordering, professional packs and partnership opportunities.

Choose the section that feels most relevant to you—or simply explore the questions below.

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Frequently asked questions for Parents, Birth Partners & Gift Buyers
What is the Birth Bumps Card Game?

Birth Bumps is a conversation-starting birth preparation game for expectant parents and birth partners.

Through play and discussion, it introduces 36 practical ways to soothe, support and ease birth—helping you explore what might feel useful and build a flexible toolkit of ideas.
Who is Birth Bumps for?

Birth Bumps is created for expectant parents and birth partners. It can also be played with friends, family members or anyone who may be involved in supporting you during birth.

Birth professionals can use the cards with clients, couples and groups.
When should we start playing?

There is no set time to begin. Many parents start exploring Birth Bumps during the later months of pregnancy, often from around 28 weeks.

You can play more than once, return to particular cards or use them to continue conversations as your preparation develops.
Do we need to know anything about birth before playing?

No. Birth Bumps is designed to be approachable, whether you are just beginning your preparation or have already attended classes, read books or explored other resources.

The cards provide starting points for conversation and discovery rather than testing what you already know.
What is included in the game?

Each Birth Bumps Card Game contains:

  • 36 birth-support technique cards;
  • two blank cards for adding your own ideas;
  • instructions for playing and exploring the cards.
How many people can play?


Birth Bumps can be played by 2–6 people. It works particularly well for expectant parents and birth partners, but it can also be used with families, small groups or within antenatal classes.
Is it competitive?

The classic game includes a light competitive element, but winning is not really the point.

As you play, the cards encourage you to talk about the techniques, ask questions and discover what appeals to you. You can also use the cards more informally for conversation and exploration.
Does Birth Bumps replace antenatal classes?

No. Birth Bumps is designed to complement—not replace—antenatal education, advice from your maternity team or other forms of birth preparation.

It can help you begin conversations, reinforce learning and continue exploring ideas together at home.
Does Birth Bumps promote a particular type of birth?

No. Birth Bumps does not define what a “good” birth looks like or suggest that one approach is right for everyone.

Birth is individual and does not always follow a plan. The cards help you explore a range of possibilities and consider what might support you as birth unfolds.
Will using the cards lead to an easier birth?

Birth Bumps does not promise a particular experience or outcome.

Preparation cannot predict birth, but it can help you become familiar with different options, ask useful questions and build a toolkit of ideas to draw upon.
Are all the techniques suitable for everyone?


Individual circumstances differ, and not every technique will be appropriate or appealing to everyone.

A symbol on a card means that you should speak to your midwife or maternity team before using that technique. Always follow advice relating to your own pregnancy and care.
Can we use the cards during birth?

Birth Bumps is primarily a preparation tool, but you may choose to revisit particular cards or techniques during birth if that feels helpful and appropriate.

The cards are possibilities, not instructions you have to follow.
Can I give Birth Bumps as a gift?

Yes. Birth Bumps makes a thoughtful pregnancy, baby-shower or expectant-parent gift—particularly for parents and birth partners who would enjoy preparing together in a more relaxed and engaging way.


Orders and Delivery
Where do you deliver?

We deliver to the UK only at this time. The delivery destinations and options currently available will be shown at checkout.
How much is delivery?

Delivery costs are calculated and displayed before you complete your purchase.
When will I get my order?

We aim to prepare orders by the next working day. Delivery timescales vary depending on the delivery option you select. 

Economy - aims for 7-10 days

Standard - aims for 3-6 days

Express - aims for 2-3 days

from the date your order is placed.

Please allow a little longer during bank holidays and particularly busy postal periods.
Can I return my order?

Please visit our Returns & Refunds page for current information about cancellations, returns and refunds.
My order has arrived damaged or incomplete. What should I do?

Please contact us with your order number and a photograph showing the problem. We will look into it and help put things right.


FAQs for Birth Professionals
Who can purchase from the Professional Shop?

The Professional Shop is intended for people and organisations supporting expectant families, including:

  • antenatal educators;
  • doulas;
  • midwives and maternity professionals;
  • pregnancy and scanning clinics;
  • birth centres and maternity settings;
  • parent-support organisations.

If you work with expectant families in another setting, please contact us—we would be pleased to hear about your work.
How can I use Birth Bumps professionally?

You can use Birth Bumps to:

  • start conversations with clients;
  • support couple or small-group activities;
  • introduce different approaches to comfort and support;
  • prompt questions and reflection;
  • reinforce your existing teaching;
  • give or sell games to families for use at home.

Birth Bumps is designed to adapt to your work rather than impose a particular teaching method.
Does Birth Bumps replace antenatal education?

No. Birth Bumps is not an antenatal course and is not intended to replace the knowledge, experience or relationships birth professionals provide.

It is a flexible resource that can complement your teaching and help families continue learning and talking together.
Can I buy an individual game before ordering a multipack?

Yes. An individual Birth Bumps Card Game is available from the Professional Shop if you would like to explore it before choosing a larger pack.
What Professional Packs are available?

Professional Packs are available in three sizes:

  • 6 Card Games — Buy 5, Get 1 Free
  • 12 Card Games — 25% Professional Discount
  • 18 Card Games — 30% Professional Discount

These can be used with clients, included within classes or services, given as part of a package, or offered for families to purchase.
Can I resell the games to my clients?

Yes. Professional Packs are designed to give you flexibility to offer Birth Bumps directly to the families you support.

You can pass some or all of your professional saving on to clients, retain the saving when reselling, or include the game within the price of a wider course or service.
How can I use Birth Bumps in my classes?

You can use purchased Birth Bumps Card Games with individuals, couples or groups for play, conversation and card-based discussion within your own classes and professional services.

For a more structured group-learning experience, we are working on developing the Birth Bumps Class Pack which includes facilitator guidance, reusable activities and large-format posters, together with a professional-use licence for the purchasing professional.

The cards and Class Pack resources may not be copied, reproduced or redistributed as printed or digital materials. Larger schools, franchises and organisations with multiple facilitators should contact us to discuss an appropriate partnership.
Do you offer resources specifically for group teaching?

A Birth Bumps Class Pack is in development. It will bring together card games, facilitator guidance and large-format activities designed to encourage group discussion and discovery.

Please contact us if you would like to register your interest.

Enquire About Class Packs
Can I use the Class Pack in more than one class?

Yes. The Class Pack will include a professional-use licence, allowing the purchasing professional to use the physical resources and activities repeatedly within the classes or courses they personally deliver.
Can other facilitators within my organisation use the Class Pack?

The standard licence is for the purchasing professional and does not automatically cover additional facilitators, branches, franchisees or teaching locations.

If you run a larger antenatal school or would like Birth Bumps to be used across your team, please contact us. We would be pleased to explore a partnership that reflects the size and way your organisation works.

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Do you offer larger wholesale quantities?

If you are interested in stocking Birth Bumps in larger retail quantities, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Can we explore another type of partnership?

Yes. Birth Bumps is open to conversations with educators, doulas, clinics, maternity settings, retailers and organisations supporting expectant families.

Tell us a little about your work and what you have in mind.

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