Kin Collective ↗
Pregnancy and parent wellbeing activities and a welcoming family hub in Leith, Edinburgh.
A LITTLE HELP ALONG THE WAY
Useful resources for families.
A collection of organisations, reading and gentle places to turn during pregnancy and the postnatal period. These links are shared as starting points, not as a substitute for individual professional advice.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
Connect with other families.
La Leche League Edinburgh ↗
Local breastfeeding information, meetings and peer support.
Breastfeeding in the Lothians ↗
A directory of local breastfeeding support groups. Check organisers for up-to-date meeting details.
FEEDING & NEWBORN CARE
Information, without judgement.
La Leche League GB ↗
Free breastfeeding information and peer support from pregnancy onwards.
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain ↗
Find an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
First Steps Nutrition Trust ↗
Independent public-health nutrition information for pregnancy, infants and young children.
BASIS ↗
Evidence-based information about infant sleep and normal infant behaviour.
EXTRA SUPPORT
When your family needs a little more.
Bliss ↗
Information and support for families of babies born premature or sick.
Twins Trust ↗
Guidance and support for families with twins, triplets and more.
Carrying Matters ↗
Babywearing guidance, sling education and safety resources.
BOOKS I RETURN TO
A few thoughtful reads.
The First Forty Days by Heng Ou; The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson; Why Postnatal Recovery Matters by Sophie Messager; and What Mothers Do by Naomi Stadlen.
This is a personal selection rather than an exhaustive list. External organisations run their own services and may change their links, schedules or offerings.
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