Birth to Baby
The Real Talk Blog

Do you have a big circle around your “due date” in the calendar, eagerly waiting for your baby to arrive? Here’s the truth: only around...

If you’re pregnant in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Falkirk or the wider Forth Valley, chances are you’ve already heard the phrase: “Your baby...

A Friday Night to Remember: How Romance Prepares You for Labour Setting the Scene Imagine it’s a Friday night. You’ve got a romantic...

When Joy Feels Out of Reach: Pregnancy and early parenthood are often painted as glowing, blissful times. And yes, there can be moments...

Acknowledge Their Efforts Caring for a newborn is far from a holiday - it’s full-time, round-the-clock work. Recognise your partner’s...

Have You Thought About Comfort in Labour? Two common worries come up again and again in my antenatal classes in West Lothian : How will I...

Help! What should I pack in my hospital bag for labour? It’s one of the most common questions I hear in my antenatal classes in West...

Guys … How to Nail Being a Dad and Birth Partner Congratulations, Dad-to-be! Your partner is pregnant, and life is about to change in the...