The Birth and Baby Space

01/09/2025

September's groups: please note that some will be closed for the September Weekend

28/08/2025

If you are breastfeeding or combi feeding the NHS recommends you supplement your babies vitamin D intake.

It’s not that breast milk is deficient in vitamin D, it’s that humans get the majority of their vitamin D from the sun not food!

In certain counties research finds that certain groups of people may not be able to get the amount of vitamin D they need without supplementation. Here in Scotland and the rest of the UK due to our lack of sunshine we are one of those recommended countries, and babies and young people are one of the groups.

Current UK guidance is that breastfed babies, and babies who are combi fed but having less than 500mls formula per day, be supplemented, from birth, with 8.5 to 10 micrograms daily. Formula milk has the supplement added, so over 500mls a day and no additional supplement is required.

If you come along to Rutherglen baby cafe where we are registered nhs vitamin distribution centre you can pick up vitamin D drops and healthy start vitamins for free!

22/08/2025

Posted • A new genetic test that reduces the risk of deafness in newborn babies is being introduced by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as part of a national rollout funded by the Scottish Government.

The rapid point-of-care Genedrive test, which will launch in September, identifies a genetic variant that can cause permanent hearing loss when babies are treated with the common antibiotic Gentamicin. It allows for more tailored care, with babies identified to have the variant provided with an alternative antibiotic.
Yesterday Public Health Minister Jenni Minto visited the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children, where the test will be introduced first, to see a demonstration of how it works.

National adoption of the test will be supported by the Chief Scientist Office-funded Accelerated National Innovation Adoption pathway, which is led by the Centre for Sustainable Delivery.

Read more about this on the Latest News section at nhsggc.scot

19/08/2025

Farewell Event for Caroline Kane

The wonderful Homebirth Midwife Caroline Kane is retiring soon and I’m helping share the details of the farewell event being organised for her and all those whose birth journey she’s been part of as you and your ‘babies’ are all invited!

Saturday 20th September
Please drop anytime between 1300-1600
Clinic J, New Victoria Hospital

A light buffet will be served but you’re welcome to bring your own lunch if preferred.

There will be a message jar for Caroline to leave any little notes for her about your journey and the part she played in it, if you are able to bring any written messages.

Any photos you may wish to share are welcome.

Also if possible to bring an article of your baby’s clothing you may still have, like a babygrow. Someone is going to create a string of bunting using these for Caroline’s send off with her hospital colleagues at a later date. It’s realised though these items are often sentimental and you may prefer to keep them.

Most importantly, it is hoped all the families in the Homebirth community who wish and are able to join in wishing Caroline a fond farewell to the career you have helped shape and she has so loved 🥰

16/08/2025

11/08/2025

July 2025

07/08/2025

Posted • ✨ Hey Mamas! ✨

Looking for a warm, welcoming space to bond with your baby AND meet other new mums?

My Baby Massage Classes are a perfect blend of calming baby massage, gentle songs, developmental play, and connecting with your baby. 💞

👶 In each session, you’ll enjoy:
🎵 Baby-friendly singing & sensory play
👐 Soothing massage techniques to help with sleep & colic
☕ A chance to chat, connect & build your mum village
💬 A supportive space where no question is too small

📍 The Birth and Baby Space 23 Park Circus
📅 Starting Monday 25 August
⏰ 1130-1230
👶 Suitable for babies from birth - mobile

📩 book online to reserve your spot

30/07/2025

🎊🤩 Get ready for our biggest event on the calendar... 🤩🎊

Our Family Fun Day is gearing up to be the BIGGEST and BEST yet!

Don’t forget, this is a free event so you don’t need to worry about coming with oodles of cash. Save it and maybe treat yourself to an ice cream instead! 😋🍦

20/07/2025

15/07/2025

Our June 2025 maternity ane neonatal activity.

(We will post any missing months/years as we get them )

15/06/2025

On this Father’s Day give the gift of fairer paternity pay for dads! Head over to to sign their petition and take their survey.

Happy Father’s Day, you wonderful dads 👨‍🍼❤️