Resources for Pregnancy & Post-natal

Here are some websites which you might find helpful if you are pregnant or have had a baby:

Edinburgh Birth & Baby - a collective of experienced professionals who provide a range of services in Edinburgh & Lothians for fertility, pregnancy, birth, new baby, and new mums and dads

Pregnancy & Parents Centre (PPC) – not-for-profit organisation that works with parents-to-be and families in Edinburgh.  They provide a variety of classes, workshops and drop-in groups plus a range of other services and resources to support you through pregnancy and early parenthood, including the superb Dads-To-Be Course

Bea Alexander Pilates – pregnancy and postnatal pilates classes in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Doulas – birth and postnatal support from doula Robyn Theobald.  She is also a homeopath

Soma Osteopathy – osteopathy and cranial osteopathy to help with pregnancy aches and pains, and for newborns, babies and children.  Various other treatments also available

McMidwives – independent midwifery services in Edinburgh and Lothians

Relax & Breathe Birthing Course – a 4 week course run by KnotStressed to help you achieve a calm, comfortable and positive birth experience

Hypnobirthing Edinburgh – hypnobirthing classes with clinical hypnotherapist Pauline Taylor

Hyperemesis Counselling - Michelle Nicholson offers specialist counselling support by telephone to anyone living with or recovering from pregnancy sickness

Birth and Beyond – Sarah Wheatley offers a range of services to support new parents to feel more confident and more connected with their babies, including: counselling, mother mentoring sessions, newborn observations, and the Parent Kind course

Scottish Doula Network – directory of doulas all over Scotland providing birth and/or postnatal support

Doula UK - directory of doulas throughout the UK who support the whole family to have a positive experience of pregnancy, birth and the early weeks with a new baby 

Pelvic Problems UK – information, support and helpful tips for people affected by Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)

The Pelvic Partnership – providing support and information for people affected by Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) – the UK’s largest charity for parents

Gentle Birth Method – Dr Gowri Motha’s programme of classes and treatments (including reflexology) which can help you to have an enjoyable pregnancy, a gentle birth and a calm baby

Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services (AIMS) – providing independent support and information about maternity choices, raising awareness of current research on childbirth and related issues, protecting women’s human rights in childbirth

BirthChoiceUK – information for women on where to have their baby, with details of home birth, hospital birth and alternative maternity choices

Homebirth – information about homebirth to help you make decisions about whether to have one

Tell Me A Good Birth Story – spreading positive childbirth experiences through birth buddies

Birth Trauma Scotland - fast & effective treatment for women, birth partners and healthcare professionals affected by pregnancy, birth or postnatal trauma

Twins & Multiple Births Association (TAMBA) – help and support for families of twins, triplets or more

Spinning Babies – easier childbirth with foetal positioning.  Tips for turning breech babies

Crossreach – information and support through counselling, treatments, workshops, etc for people with postnatal depression in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Relax & Sing Baby Massage and Yoga – a 4 or 5 week course run by KnotStressed which is a gentle combination of baby massage, baby yoga, sensory stimulation, shiatsu, relaxation and singing
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Baby Signing Classes – join in the fun in these relaxed, informal music, sign and song sessions run by KnotStressed