East Lothian
East Lothian
Produced quarterly, smallTALK is free to NCT members (which they receive in the post) as well as being freely available in health centres, leisure centres, baby and toddler groups and libraries across East Lothian. Do look out for a copy of the latest issue or download recent issues here.
smallTALK includes articles and features by local parents writing on topics of interest to all parents and parents-to-be. Each issue features one or two birth stories as well as articles on topics of interest such as returning to work, childcare options, setting up businesses etc. There is a also a regular feature on meeting a Mum or Dad and other shorter articles including recipes, new arrivals listings and other topical stories, plus updates on local NCT activities and forthcoming events.
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When youve had a baby, you'd expect a few sleepless nights, but how long should that go on for? What is normal? (Or is there even such a thing when it comes to sleep?)
Here is a selection of stories from real mums about their experiences with their babies and older children. They reflect the personal opinions of the writers and are not necessarily those of the National Childbirth Trust as a whole; indeed some of the sleep training methods are not considered to be compatible with breastfeeding so would not be recommended by the NCT to breastfeeding mothers. However, as with all aspects of parenting, its important that you do whats right for you, your baby and the rest of your family.
Babycalming - Nicky Neighbour, Antenatal Teacher, East Lothian Branch
My Boy Doesn't Sleep! by Lorraine, mum of Joseph
Routines work for me - and my baby! - by a Haddington mum
The Joy of Bedsharing by Josie McLachlan
Our nursery experience - by Evelyn, mum of Rachel
My son and his childminder - by a Haddington mum
Working from home - how hard can it be...? by Lorraine, mum of Joseph
Starting nursery and back to work by Jackie, mum of Zoe
Baby-led weaning by Jackie, mum of Zoe