Babies

The criteria for accessing IVF treatment on the NHS will be reviewed for potential expansion, the Scottish Government has said.

Scotland to review NHS IVF funding criteria with possible expansion

The criteria for accessing IVF treatment on the NHS will be reviewed for potential expansion, the Scottish Government has said.

Scottish newborn hearing loss prevention programme shortlisted for national award

'In the same way that a baby looks at the world through a lens of wonder and delight, we can cultivate the habit of looking at the world through a lens of hope'

'In the same way that a baby looks at the world through a lens of wonder and delight, we can cultivate the habit of looking at the world through a lens of hope'

Lesley Morrison

Seeing the world through a baby’s eyes restores hope

The baby box scheme began in 2017.

The baby box scheme began in 2017.

Scottish Government delivers 39,000 baby boxes to parents in 2025

'My birthday is the day after Bonfire Night, and growing up I always marvelled at the fireworks'

'My birthday is the day after Bonfire Night, and growing up I always marvelled at the fireworks'

From bonfire nights to baby cuddles: a year of change on the Isle of Rum

This tiny Scottish island of 40 residents just welcomed its first baby this decade

Baby loss support service struggling to keep going

Baby loss support service struggling to keep going

Vital baby loss support service in Scotland struggling to stay afloat

Fewer babies were born in Scotland last year then in any year since records started to be kept.

Fewer babies were born in Scotland last year then in any year since records started to be kept.

Number of births in Scotland revealed, as figures drop to 'record low'

A mum was told to stop breastfeeding her child

A mum was told to stop breastfeeding her child

Active Stirling 'deeply sorry' after breastfeeding mum told to stop during pool visit

Fewer births, bigger bills: Can the government fix Scotland's demographic crisis?

More than 1500 babies have been born in Scotland dependent on drugs

More than 1500 babies have been born in Scotland dependent on drugs

Alex Cole-Hamilton

More than 1500 babies born dependent on drugs, new figures show