Having A Baby In Lothian

21/10/2026

On behalf of NHS Lothian Maternity Services we want to extend our sincere thanks. We have been overwhelmed with all of the hat donations from across Edinburgh and the Lothians the response from everyone has been amazing. We now have more than enough to keep our babies warm and no further donations are required at this time!

Thank you all again for your kind donations these are so appreciated ❤️

15/10/2026

02/10/2026

Your Maternity Voices Partnership works hard to improve the quality of maternity care in NHS Lothian and promote positive birthing experiences for all. Volunteer parents meet with midwives, doctors and administrators six times a year. They work together to understand the issues, find solutions and make positive changes.

By joining us you will:
• Bring your own views and experience to make sure maternity professionals listen to and understand the parents' perspective.
• Take part directly in local decisions and make a real difference.
No prior experience is required and taking part is free.
Interested? Curious to find out more?

Click here: https://services.nhslothian.scot/maternity/mvp-feedback/

29/09/2026

⭐ Welcome to our monthly maternity infographic, a snapshot of births and care across NHS Lothian. ⭐

Each month we plan to share key numbers from our hospitals and birth settings, alongside a birth story and information about the support available to families. It is a way to show the scale and the care behind the work our maternity teams do every day.

We publish each month’s figures around three months later. This gives us time to check the numbers are accurate before we share them, so the data you see has been properly validated.

28/09/2026