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Caring for a new baby comes with questions, challenges, and plenty of learning. Our baby blogs are written by midwives to give you clear, practical advice for those early months – from nappy changes and sleep routines to bonding and development milestones. Reliable support, one article at a time.

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Vernix Caseosa: Baby’s first skincare

You might notice that your newborn is covered in a creamy, white, almost cheesy or waxy substance at birth, this is vernix caseosa, and pound for pound it is worth more than any of the most expensive skincare products on the market, in fact it is invaluable when it comes to newborn skin. Comprising water, proteins, and lipids, vernix acts as a natural barrier, protecting your baby’s delicate skin whilst in the womb and immediately after birth.

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Nappy Care 101 Wee, Poo and more

Welcoming your newborn into the world comes with many firsts, and nappies, poos and wees are definitely some of them. As Midwives we are obsessed with your baby’s nappy habits, how often they poo and wee, what colour is their poo and what consistency is it – did you know you can even get apps that monitor them for you! In the early days, your baby’s nappy can tell you a lot about how they’re feeding and adjusting to life outside of the womb. At My Expert Midwife, we’re here to help you understand what’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to nappy care, poo, and wee.

Introducing our Midwives

We started at a kitchen table, not in a boardroom—because this brand was born out of real midwifery experience. My Expert Midwife was founded by a practicing NHS midwife who saw first-hand what mums were missing. Today, our team includes REAL, registered NHS midwives who help shape everything we do—from the products we make to the advice we share. Because when we say expert, we mean it.

Lesley Bland

Registered Midwife

Lesley Gilchrist

Registered Midwife and Co-Founder of My Expert Midwife

Charlotte Hoskin

Registered Midwife & Registered Nurse