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Author Lesley Gilchrist

Lesley Gilchrist

Midwife & Birth-Trauma Expert

Lesley is a registered, practising midwife - with both private and NHS experience - as well as joint brand founder of My Expert Midwife, a pre-and-post natal product range which tackles taboos for new and expectant mums. As well as being an expert in the effects and treatment of birth trauma, anxiety and depression, Lesley is a registered hypnobirthing teacher. More information about Lesley can be found at www.myexpertmidwife.com or on social media: Twitter: @MyExpertMidwife Facebook: @MyExpertMidwife Instagram: @my_expertmidwife

Episiotomies, Forceps, Ventouse And Induction: The Low-Down On Birthing Interventions

Lesley Gilchrist
6 April, 2021
Expert, Pregnancy, Birth
What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy is a procedure performed during labour, where a small cut is made to your perineum by your midwife or doctor. An episiotomy will be performed following your consent, under ...

From Contractions to the Birthing Pool: A Day in the Life of a Midwife

Lesley Gilchrist
5 May, 2018
Expert, Pregnancy, Health and Symptoms, Birth, Stages
To celebrate International Day of the Midwife our resident midwife and birth-trauma expert Lesley Gilchrist's account of 'A Day in the Life of a Midwife' details a typical 24-hour shift.
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How Important is Skin to Skin Contact with Your Newborn?

Lesley Gilchrist
3 April, 2017
Expert, Parenting, Baby, Pregnancy, Birth
We asked Lesley Gilchrist from My Expert Midwife her thoughts on the importance of skin to skin contact with your newborn, and exactly how soon after the birth this should happen. What is Skin to Skin Contac...
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