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The journey to motherhood is fraught with the most painful and awkward moments for all women. This comedic and brutally honest one-woman show takes the audience on an emotional, and at times highly entertaining, rollercoaster. From morning sickness to hypnobirthing classes to labour, you won’t find this stuff in the pregnancy books! No holds barred; get ready for a whirlwind of witty anecdotes and graphic storytelling with an ending no mother could ever imagine.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Having a Baby – The Sh!t They Don’t Tell You in Books is by Lou Cox, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at theSpace on the Mile, 80 High Street, EH1 1TH, 17 August to 22 August.
The show runs 45 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £12. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes and Strong language.