Pregnancy

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Pregnancy.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

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Fatherhood InstituteThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The UK's fatherhood think tank. Wide range of information about / for fathers on issues such as maternity, employment, education, and government policy etc.

Held in Our Hearts

A Scottish charity providing baby loss counselling and peer support to families, with over 40 years’ experience of offering compassionate bereavement care in the community. Held In Our Hearts was formerly known as Sands Lothians until 2020.

Miscarriage Association This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information and support for those affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Helpline: 01924 200799

National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

Offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Ante natal classes, breast feeding, counselling, support network. Email available through website.

Netmums This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Netmums is a family of local sites that cover the UK, each site offering information to mothers on everything from where to find playgroups and how to eat healthily to where to meet other mothers.

Pregnancy Choices Directory 

Links to local centres and helpline offering free and confidential, non-judgemental help. Confidential counselling that can help you with a range of free services including: pregnancy testing; pre and post abortion counselling; miscarriage & baby loss counselling; advice on benefits; free clothes & baby equipment; and more…

SANDS Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity  

Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies' lives. Helpline 0808 164 3332.

Tommy's

The team of Tommy's midwifes provide a pregnancy information service and support line for parents and families who lose a baby, experience premature birth and to help everyone have a safe and healthy pregnancy.

United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline 

Telephone team that will pray with you and for you. or you can submit your prayer request by filling in an online form. 

We are with you in Scotland

 Support people who have issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, and their families and friends. Offer free, confidential without judgement.