Birth to Baby
The Real Talk Blog

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...

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...

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,...

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...