Birth to Baby
The Real Talk Blog

.... 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

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...

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...

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...

Pregnancy and birth are deeply personal but in hospital settings, it can sometimes feel like the decisions are being made for  you. Many...

Pregnant in West Lothian, Edinburgh or Central Scotland ? This blog breaks down the 2024 NHS Lothian birth statistics in a clear, calm...

Motherhood is often described as beautiful, rewarding, and life-changing. But what if I told you it’s more than just a new role, it’s a...

Most of the parents I work with plan to give birth in hospital or at the Birth Centre in Edinburgh. That means at some point, you’ll need...

Sleepy Newborn Bringing a newborn home is magical, but let’s be honest, it’s also exhausting. The first few months are often a blur of...

Bringing a new life into the world is exciting and emotional. One of the biggest choices you’ll make is where to give birth  and you may...

Aromatherapy for Childbirth: What You Need to Know in Scotland Have you thought about using aromatherapy to help you cope with labour?...

Have you thought about using a birth ball (also called a gym ball)  during pregnancy, labour, and even after birth? These simple,...

Congratulations - you’re pregnant! This is the start of a whole new chapter filled with joy, questions, and maybe a few “what on earth do...

Welcoming your baby into the world is incredible. Knowing your monitoring options during labour can help you feel calm, confident, and...

Pregnancy is a transformative journey, filled with joy, anticipation, and more than a few “what ifs.” While traditional antenatal courses...

The big day is just around the corner! Feeling a mix of excitement and nerves is totally normal, but here’s the good news: you can  feel...

Pacing Yourself: The Art of Coping with Contractions This Easter weekend in West Lothian , the sun finally made an appearance. Like half...