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 4–5% of babies are born on their exact due date. That’s why I often tell parents in my antenatal classes - treat your due date as a day to distract yourself. Plan a takeaway, a movie night, or something fun. Chances are, you’ll still be pregnant, and that’s completely normal. Why Are Due Dates So Hard to Pin Down? The estimated due date (EDD

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 have more options than you think. You don’t have to just turn up at the nearest hospital. You can consider a home birth, a midwife-led unit, or a consultant-led hospital birth. Each option comes with its own benefits, and it’s about finding what feels right for you. Let’s explore the choices in The Lothians, Forth Valley and across Central Sc