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Do I Really Need Antenatal Classes? A West Lothian Parent’s Guide
If you’re pregnant and living in West Lothian, you might be wondering whether antenatal classes are actually something you need.
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How Hypnobirthing Helps You Prepare for a Calm, Confident Birth – A West Lothian Guide
Finding calm and confidence for birth - wherever you are in the Lothians or online across the UK. For many expectant parents in West Lothian, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, the idea of birth can bring mixed emotions - excitement, anticipation, and sometimes anxiety. Perhaps you’ve heard of hypnobirthing but aren’t sure what it really involves, or you’re wondering whether it’s “for people like me.” Hypnobirthing isn’t about being hypnotised or losing control. It’s about
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What to Buy for Your Baby in Scotland (That You’ll Actually Use)
.... Your real-life guide to the Scottish Baby Box and newborn essentials that make life easier not cluttered. Having a baby can make you feel like you need to buy everything, but the truth is, your baby really only needs warmth, milk, cuddles, and love. Thanks to the Scottish Baby Box, you already start with a brilliant bundle of essentials to help your baby thrive from day one. It’s designed so that every baby in Scotland has what they need to begin this journey with confi
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Expecting a Baby in Edinburgh & The Lothians: Why your Due Date is Not Set in Stone
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...
4 min read


Been Told your Baby is Measuring Big: Why Size Predictions in Pregnancy Often Get It Wrong.
If you’re pregnant in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Falkirk or the wider Forth Valley, chances are you’ve already heard the phrase: “Your baby...
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Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Why Giving Birth in Edinburgh & The Lothians is a Bit Like Sex
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...
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Perinatal Anxiety & Birth Trauma: Finding Calm After a Difficult Start.
When Joy Feels Out of Reach: Pregnancy and early parenthood are often painted as glowing, blissful times. And yes, there can be moments...
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Supporting Your Partner After Birth - Edinburgh The Lothians & Falkirk
Acknowledge Their Efforts Caring for a newborn is far from a holiday - it’s full-time, round-the-clock work. Recognise your partner’s...
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