Author Lesley Gilchrist

Lesley Gilchrist

Midwife, Birth-Trauma Expert And Founder Of My Expert Midwife

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

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

Lesley Gilchrist

5 May, 2018

Birth, Expert, Health and Symptoms, Pregnancy, 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.

Your Need To Know Guide To Caesarean Sections

Lesley Gilchrist

10 April, 2017

Birth, Expert, Pregnancy

Lesley Gilchrist from My Expert Midwife has created a excellent non-nonsense guide to caesarean birth to dispel any worries and queries you might have.

How Important is Skin to Skin Contact with Your Newborn?

Lesley Gilchrist

3 April, 2017

Baby, Birth, Expert, Parenting, Pregnancy

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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Lesley Gilchrist

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

Your Need To Know Guide To Caesarean Sections

How Important is Skin to Skin Contact with Your Newborn?