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
Elevate Pilates – pregnancy and postnatal pilates app with Lauren Anderson
Robyn Theobald Doula – birth and postnatal support from doula Robyn Theobald. She is also a homeopath
Tide Osteopathy – osteopathy and cranial osteopathy with Adam Harker to help with pregnancy aches and pains, and for newborns, babies and children
Relax & Breathe Birthing Course – a 4 week course run by KnotStressed to help you achieve a calm, comfortable and positive birth experience
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
The Pelvic Partnership – providing support and information for people affected by Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
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
Homebirth – information about homebirth to help you make decisions about whether to have one
Birth Trauma Scotland - fast & effective treatment for women, birth partners and healthcare professionals affected by pregnancy, birth or postnatal trauma
Twins Trust – 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 Edinburgh Singing Mamas - with Kim. Part of a national network of singing groups with a particular focus on maternal wellbeing. Relaxed and supportive singing spaces for all women, with or without wee ones