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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Making Your Caesarean Birth Special with Hypnobirthing & Birth Planning Many expectant parents in my antenatal classes ask: “Can...