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Author Lesley Gilchrist

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

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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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